Crunchy Keto Cheese Straws
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Crunchy Keto Cheese Straws
Description
Crunchy Keto Cheese Straws are crafted by mixing finely grated mature cheddar cheese with almond flour and psyllium husk, which helps bind the dough. An egg and olive oil are added to create a smooth, pliable dough rolled into sticks about 15 cm long. Baking at 180°C (356°F) until lightly browned develops a crisp exterior while retaining some tenderness inside. The result is a crunchy, savory snack with a cheesy depth highlighted by the sharpness of the mature cheddar. Rolling the sticks thinner increases crunchiness, and coating with sesame seeds adds extra texture and flavor.
The cheese straws can be served as a snack or appetizer alongside dips, salads, or soups. Cooling fully before serving is essential to achieve their signature crunch. These straws are grain-free and low in carbohydrates, catering to keto or gluten-free diets.
Measuring ingredients by weight ensures consistency, as grated cheese can vary in volume. Finely grating the cheese is important to form a smooth dough without large cheese chunks. Allow the cheese straws to cool completely after baking as they firm up from a softer fresh-out-of-oven texture to a crisp finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese 5.3 ounces/150g, mature, finely hand grated
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk or ground flaxseed
- 1 egg medium
- 2 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- sesame seeds to coat, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 Celsius / 356 Fahrenheit.
- Grate cheddar. It should be grated as finely as possible. Shop-bought ready-grated cheddar does not work.
- Mix cheddar, almond flour and psyllium husk in a bowl.
- Add egg and oil. Mix first with a fork until you get a crumbly consistency. Then knead until the dough is smooth and you cannot see any cheesy bits.
- Roll the dough into sticks. Mine weighed around 20g each and were about 15 cm long. If you wish, roll the sticks in sesame seeds. The thinner you can get them, the crunchier they'll be!
- Bake in the preheated oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for around 17-20 minutes or until lightly browned all over.
- Let cool fully before serving.
Notes
- Finely grate hard cheeses to create a smooth, workable dough and consistent texture.
- Weigh ingredients for accuracy, as grated cheese volume can vary between measures.
- Roll the dough slowly and carefully to prevent breaking; thinner sticks yield crunchier cheese straws.
- Let the cheese straws cool thoroughly after baking to develop a firm, crispy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.7g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 8% |
| Fat | 9.4g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 13.1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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