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Southern Cheese Straws
These Cheddar Cheese Straws are a wonderfully savory appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties, cocktail hour, or any other gathering! They are satisfyingly crunchy with a robust cheddar flavor and irresistible!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Grate the cold cheese on the small side of a grater using the fine holes, then cover it and let it come to room temperature.
- Beat butter and cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 10-12 minutes until creamy and light.
- Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Add to cheese mixture, mixing on medium-low speed until fully combined.
- Transfer dough to a cookie press or piping bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe into long strips, then use a sharp, small knife to cut the strips into 3-inch lengths.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. Cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring the cheese straws to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Storage: Cheese straws will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week.
- Freezing: These can be frozen once cooled for up to 2 months. Let come to room temperature before serving.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 10 dozen cheese straws. I estimate a serving to be about 6 cheese straws per person for purposes of nutrition calculated below, which means this recipe as written makes enough for about 20 people. If you are having a smaller gathering, I recommend halving the recipe or freezing leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
556IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.