savory le palmier, a sweet memoire Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Savory Palmiers with Proscuitto, Parmesan & Mustard makes 36 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 8 oz puff pastry
- 3 T dijon mustard
- 8-10 slices proscuitto, thinly sliced
- 1â4 c parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 61g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 285 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 60% |
| Total Fat 19.17g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 9.03g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 698mg | 29% |
| Potassium 65mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 10.28g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.53g | 0% |
| Protein 17.46g | 28% |
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