Nacho Cheese Bites

Bite-size appetizers are always perfect for entertaining--these fit into both casual settings or more upscale cocktail parties. Serve with additional salsa for dipping.

What You'll Need

1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed 
1 egg 
1 tablespoon water 
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) 
1/4 cup Pace® Chunky Salsa 
5 pitted ripe olives, cut into quarters (optional) 
Chili powder 

How to Make It

• 1
  Heat the oven to 400°F.  Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk.  Stir the cheese and salsa in a small bowl.
• 2
  Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle. Cut into 20 (3-inch) squares.  Place about 1 tablespooncheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.  Top each with 1 olive piece, if desired.  Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the egg mixture.  Fold the pastry over the filling to form triangles.  Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.  Place the filled pastries onto baking sheets.  Brush the pastries with the egg mixture and sprinkle with the chili powder.
• 3
  Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.  Remove the pastries from the baking sheets and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.