Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Twists Recipe

From the flaky puff pastry to the melted cheese, these garlic Parmesan asparagus twists taste just as good as they look. The recipe only takes 30 minutes to make, so it's perfect for when you're in a pinch! Plus, you can easily double or triple the recipe if you're planning to feed a big crowd. Read on to learn how to make this tasty appetizer dish.

Garlic Parmesan asparagus twists

Things You’ll Need

  • 12 spears asparagus stalks

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

  • Flour, for dusting

  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Ingredients for garlic Parmesan asparagus twists

Tip

Thin asparagus spears are best. Thick spears require a longer cooking time, which will burn and over-bake the puff pastry.

Step 1

If you're using shredded Parmesan, chop it up into smaller pieces.

Finely chop Parmesan cheese

Step 2

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears.

Trim asparagus spears

Step 3

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed pastry sheet. Slice into 12 3/4-inch strips.

Slice puff pastry

Step 4

Wrap the strips of dough around the asparagus spears.

Wrap asparagus with dough

Step 5

Brush the puff pastry with egg.

Brush with egg

Step 6

Garnish with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Place the seasoned twists on a lightly greased baking sheet. You can also line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Add Parmesan cheese and spices

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes or according to the directions on the puff pastry packaging. The twists are ready when they're golden brown.

Bake asparagus twists

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Delicious options include ranch dressing, sour cream or plain yogurt with herbs. For this particular recipe, we whipped up a quick dip made of 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a dash of paprika. Yum!

Garlic Parmesan asparagus twists

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