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Guyanese Cheese Straws
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 612 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of butter
- 1 lb cheddar cheese
- 2 wiri wiri peppers
- 1 tsp spicy mustard
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups flour
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- Set the butter out so it reaches room temperature or heat it in the microwave for a few seconds (you don't want it melted though).
- Preheat oven to 400F. Prep a large baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
- Grate the cheese.
- Cut the wiri wiri peppers in half and remove the stem and seeds. Roughly chop.
- In a food processor or heavy-duty blender, add the wiri wiri pepper, grated cheese, butter, spicy mustard, salt, and paprika.
- Pulse to blend until it all comes together in a creamy cheese paste without any lumps.
- Add the flour and combine until there are no lumps. You should have a thick dough-like substance.
- Alternatively, without a food processor:
- Cut the wiri wiri pepper into fine dices then add to a bowl with the cheese, butter, spicy mustard, salt, and paprika.
- Use a fork, pastry cutter, or potato masher to mix everything together until smooth and creamy. You can also do this with your hands.
- Prep a piping bag with a large, star shaped tip. If you do not have a piping set, use a ziplock bag instead.
- Use a spatula to transfer the cheese mixture into the piping bag or ziplock bag. If using a ziplock, get as much air out as possible before sealing it, then cut off a corner to pipe through.
- Pipe the cheese onto the previously prepared baking sheets. Pipe it into a thick, finger-length shape. Leave a little bit of space between each one.
- Put in the oven and cook 10-15 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cook on the baking tray for 10 minutes before using a spatula to move them to a cooling rack.
- Allow to cool fully before serving and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
612kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1340IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
337mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1340IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 337mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.