Crescent Wrapped Gouda - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 oz.) round natural Gouda cheese
1 (8 oz.) can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cut cheese round in half crosswise to form 2 circles.
Remove wax.
Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal.
Place one rectangle on top of a second; repeat with remaining rectangles, making two double thick rectangles.
Press each into a 6-inch square.
Place cheese circle in center of each.
Pull corners of dough to top center of cheese.
Press dough tightly against cheese.
Twist dough in center to seal, twisting off excess dough.
Press seams to seal. Repeat to make second Gouda wrap.
Press out excess dough with canape cutter or paring knife.
Cut out decorative shapes.
Place on top of each Gouda wrap.
Brush with beaten egg.
Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 servings.