Cheese Straws
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Cheese Straws

Crispy, cheesy pastry straws with a kick of cayenne - an elegant Southern cocktail party snack.

35 min
48 servings

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

48

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

4

carbs

3

fiber

0

protein

2

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2-3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Beat cheese and butter until well combined.

3

Mix in flour, salt, cayenne, and paprika.

4

Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.

5

Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into strips.

6

Place on baking sheets and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.

7

Cool on wire racks and store in airtight container.

Chef's Comfy Tip

These keep for weeks in an airtight container - make them ahead for stress-free entertaining.

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