Cheddar Twists
Karen Kwan
Redwood City, California
Finalist in the 1998 Pillsbury Bake-Off� Contest
Cheddar Twisters
Prep Time: 10 minutes (Ready in 35 minutes)
2 (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons sesame seed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley blend*
Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet. Separate dough
into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.
In small bowl, combine cheese and onions; mix well. Spoon scant 1/4
cup cheese mixture in 1-inch strip lengthwise down center of each
rectangle to within 1/4 inch of each end. Fold dough in half
lengthwise to form long strip; firmly press edges to seal. Twist
strip 4 or 5 times. Bring ends together to form ring; pinch to seal.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
In small bowl, combine egg and water; beat well. Brush over dough.
Sprinkle with sesame seed and garlic salt blend.
Bake at 375 F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
Serve warm.
8 rolls
TIP: * To substitute for garlic salt with parsley blend, use mixture of
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and dash of dried parsley flakes.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
SERVING SIZE: 1 Roll
Calories 300 Calories from Fat 170
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% DAILY VALUE
Total Fat 19 g 29%
Saturated 7 g 35%
Cholesterol 50 mg 17%
Sodium 690 mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 3%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 10 g
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