Asparagus Puff Pastry
Ingredients
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
8 oz. regular cream cheese softened
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
2–3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Gouda cheese for sprinkling
Salt and pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Place a large piece of parchment paper onto the counter and lightly dust with flour.
Transfer the thawed sheet of puff pastry to the parchment and roll out into a large rectangle, roughly 10" or 12" x 16".
Score a 1-inch border around the pastry and use a fork to prick all over the center of the rectangle (see video above for how-to.)
Bake puff pastry for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, red onion, and chives.
Spread all over the center of the puff pastry, leaving the one inch border plain.
Top with asparagus spears and a generous sprinkle of gouda cheese, salt and pepper. Bake 20–30 minutes until asparagus is tender.
Remove and let cool slightly before serving.