Cheese Straws Recipe
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Cheese Straws Recipe
Description
The Cheese Straws Recipe blends shredded sharp cheddar cheese with creamed butter to form a rich base. A mixture of all-purpose flour and spices including kosher salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder is sifted and gradually mixed into the cheese and butter until a smooth dough forms. Adding the remaining grated cheddar cheese into the dough boosts the cheesy flavor and texture.
The dough is shaped into 6-inch long strands using a cookie press or piping bag fitted with a star tip, and spaced clearly on prepared baking sheets. Baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes creates crisp edges with a delicate structure. The gentle golden browning enhances the depth of flavor and completes the savory profile.
These cheese straws serve well as an appetizer or snack. They pair nicely with cheese boards or as a nibble with drinks. Their crisp texture and seasoning make them distinct from plain crackers. Handling the cooled straws carefully preserves their shape and crispness.
Storing fully cooled cheese straws layered on parchment paper in an airtight container helps maintain their freshness for up to three days. Because they are fragile, careful layering prevents breakage.
Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 pound cheddar cheese sharp
- 1/2 /2 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 /2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- pinch garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicon baking sheets. Set aside.
- Grate cheddar cheese and place all but 1 cup into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add butter and cream butter and cheese together until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper and garlic powder. Gradually add flour mixture into cheese and butter mixture by large spoons full, taking care to fully incorporate after each addition.
- Once all flour has been incorporated and dough is smooth, stir in final cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Place portions of dough into cookie press or large piping bag fitted with large star piping tip. Slowly pipe long strands of cheese straw dough onto prepared baking sheets about 1 - 1 1/2-inches apart. Then, cut into 6-inch lengths.
- Bake cheese straws for 10-12 minutes, until edges just begin to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container, layering between parchment paper to keep fresh.
- Best eaten the day they are made, but will keep up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Note that cheese straws are extremely delicate and will break easily. This is part of their charm and character.
Notes
- Allow cheese straws to cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.
- Store them carefully layered with parchment paper in an airtight container to prevent breakage.
- Cheese straws remain fresh for up to three days when stored properly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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