Shrimp and Cheese Strudel

Ingredients

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 4 ounces cooked tiny shrimp, chopped (or 1 can shrimp, drained and rinsed)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out thawed sheet of puff pastry to an 18 x 10 inch rectangle.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the cheese, sour cream, green onion, shrimp and half of the beaten egg (about two tablespoons). Spread the mixture lengthwise down half of the rectangle, leaving a half-inch border on edge.
4. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg. Carefully fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges using the tines of a fork to crimp the dough shut.
5. Transfer the strudel to an extra large baking sheet.
6. Brush the strudel with beaten egg to help it become a glossy golden brown during baking.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
8. Remove from oven. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Tip: Use a pizza cutter to slice 1 inch wide slices across strudel. Cut those slices in half lengthwise to form small rectangles.