Cowboy Cheese Puffs

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 500g package), thawed
• 1 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 1 cup grated Manchego cheese
• 1 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 1 can (340 g) pickled jalapeño rings, drain the liquid
• Premium flour for working with dough
• Special equipment: round cookie cutter with a diameter of 4 cm.

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C; Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. On a floured surface, carefully roll out the dough into a 25 x 30 cm rectangle. Prick the entire surface of the dough with the tines of a fork, then brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with Manchego cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Using a rolling pin, press the cheese into the dough.
3. Using a 4 cm diameter cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Gently press 1 jalapeño slice into the center of each circle. Transfer to prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
4. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve.