Soppressata Cheese Sticks

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Delicious Soppressata Cheese Sticks recipe for a tasty snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 ounces sliced soppressata , chopped ( or other spiced Italian salami )
	1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
	1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
	1 1/2 teaspoons water
	1 lb puff pastry , preferably all-butter , chilled
	1 large egg yolk , lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water
	1/4 cup sesame seeds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

Fat

34g

These cheese sticks are made with spiced Italian salami, pecorino cheese, and puff pastry. This combination of flavors makes for a tasty savory snack or appetizer. The sticks are easy to prepare, and the recipe is quick, making it a perfect option for unexpected guests or a sudden snack craving. The cheese sticks are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with the spicy soppressata and salty cheese flavors being the highlights. The recipe uses all-butter puff pastry which gives it a rich buttery taste to balance out the acidity of the Dijon mustard. In total, the recipe makes around 20 sticks, which are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the chopped soppressata, grated pecorino cheese, Dijon mustard, and water to create a paste.
3.	Unwrap the chilled puff pastry, and cut it into 20 strips, each about 1/2-inch wide.
4.	Set the strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each strip, then brush each strip lightly with the egg wash mix.
5.	Spoon a small amount of the soppressata mixture on one end of each strip, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon or with your fingers. Leave room at the end to hold the sticks while eating.
6.	Roll up each strip from the soppressata end, making sure to tuck the ends under the roll.
7.	If you want to add sesame seeds, spread them onto a small plate or baking paper and roll the pastry strips over them, pressing gently to help them adhere.
8.	Place all the pastry sticks onto the baking sheet, then bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sticks are golden brown and crispy. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

These cheese sticks are easy to make and quick to cook.

The spicy soppressata sausage and salty pecorino cheese give it a lot of flavor.

CONS

The Soppressata Cheese Sticks are high in calories and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, but the pecorino cheese is a good source of calcium, which helps support bone health. Soppressata contains protein, which is essential for proper muscular function and repair.