Baked Puff Pastry with Melted Cheese and Rosemary

Ingredients

• 1 package (about 17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheese (such as Gruyère, mozzarella, or cheddar)
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Flour, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares or rectangles, approximately 4 inches by 4 inches.
3. Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded cheese, chopped rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
4. Assemble the Pastries: Place a heaping tablespoon of the cheese filling in the center of each pastry square. Leave a small border around the edges.
5. Seal the Pastries: Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
6. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.
7. Bake: Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.