Puff Pastry Asparagus Pockets Recipe
Cheese-covered asparagus is wrapped in sheets of puff pastry and bake for an easy spring side dish perfect for Easter dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus about 12 asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 17.3 ounce box puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
- Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally.
- Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.