Easy Cheese Straws
Updated June 26, 2024
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 4tablespoons butter, softened and cut into 4 pieces
- ¾cup flour (more for rolling dough)
- ½teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1tablespoon half-and-half
Nutritional analysis per serving (30 servings)
41 calories; 3 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 25 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine cheese, butter, flour, salt and red pepper, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add half-and-half, and process on low speed until dough forms a ball.
- Step 2
On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured pin, roll dough to a rectangle 8 by 10 inches and ⅛ inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut dough laterally into thin strips, ¼ to ⅓ inch wide. Gently transfer each ''straw'' to an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving a ¼-inch space between them, and bake 17 minutes, or until the ends are barely browned. Let cool.
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Comments
This is hands down the best cheese straw recipe! Absolute hit with everyone in my family and circle of friends. I ususally only bake them during the holidays and folks are disappointed if they don't get their allotment! I use a pizza wheel to cut them into strips-easier than using a knife.
Excellent flavor and texture. Dough comes together quickly. Particularly delicious when warm. Has a spicy kick; easy to adjust to taste on that front. I add good quality paprika and pinch of cayenne when baking for heat lovers. -Recipe doubles with no problems. -I've used mix of whatever strong, harder cheese is on hand (gruyere,etc.). -I've used the leftover dough with leftover taco filling to make impromptu mini hand pies; beyond rich but gets rave reviews.
Yum! And very easy
Rolled out and cut with dainty mini cookie cutters, these are an excellent party snack. Just go ahead and double the recipe though, at minimum. I substituted a tablespoon of whole milk for the half and half and they're still perfect. Used habanero jack cheese. Still perfect. Added paprika... you get the idea.
A dash of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce gives them a nice zing… just sayin.
Way too spicy with the tsp of chili flakes - at least for our taste.
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