Monday, January 7, 2008

Red Lobster's Shrimp And Cheese Puffs

  • 1 small Red Lobster Cocktail Shrimp Party Platter
  • 1 sheet puff pastry - (1/2 pkg) -- defrosted
  • 2 packages cream cheese - (3 oz ea) -- softened
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese -- softened
  • 2 teaspoons finely-chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Milk -- for brushing
  • Parmesan cheese

Combine softened cheeses with onion, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.(Makes 1 cup of cheese mixture)Roll pastry sheet on a floured board into a 11- by 14-inch rectangle.Spread cheese mixture over pastry sheet.With the tip of a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 3/4-inch lengthwise strips.Cut each strip into thirds.Wrap each cocktail shrimp with a cheese pastry strip.Place shrimp seam-side down on a greased cookie sheet.Brush with milk; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until pastry is golden.This recipe yields 30 puffs.