Cuernitos Menonitas (Mennonite “little Horns”)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 8

Cuernitos Menonitas (Mennonite "little Horns") recipe for a savory snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cans crescent roll dough
	8 links mennonite salami ( or substitute another hard salami )
	1 cup mennonite cheese , finely grated ( or substitute monterrey jack )
	1 egg
	1 tablespoon water , ice-cold

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

13g

Cuernitos Menonitas, or Mennonite "little horns," are a traditional Mexican snack or appetizer. These savory horns are made with crescent roll dough and filled with finely grated mennonite cheese and mennonite salami, giving them a distinct savory flavor. The horns are small enough to be a perfect one-bite snack, and can be enjoyed hot or cold. They are great for parties, game days, or just as a quick snack on the go. Because they are easy to make and can be frozen for later, they are also a convenient option for busy families.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the finely grated mennonite cheese, chopped mennonite salami, and egg until well combined.
3.	Roll out the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
4.	Cut each triangle into thirds, forming small triangles.
5.	Place a spoonful of the cheese and salami mixture onto each small triangle and roll up, forming a small horn or crescent shape.
6.	Place the crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.	In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and ice-cold water to form an egg wash.
8.	Brush the egg wash onto each crescent.
9.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.

PROS

These savory horns are perfect for a snack or appetizer.

They are easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

They are also freezer-friendly, so you can make a large batch and keep them on hand for when you need a quick snack.

CONS

These horns are high in calories and fat due to the cheese and salami.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these horns are not particularly healthy, they do provide a good source of protein from the salami and cheese.
Additionally, the cheese provides calcium which is necessary for strong bones.