Basic Cheese Straws Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 8 ounce extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or possibly less to taste) paprika and salt [optional] Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Directions
- In a food processor, combine cheese and butter and pulse till combined. Add in flour, salt, and cayenne pepper. Process till a crumbly dough forms. You should be able to press a handful of dough and have it hold together.
- Fit a cookie press with a star tip. Fill barrel of press with dough. Pipe dough onto ungreased, shiny (not dark) cookie sheet in long strips, about 1/1/2 inches apart. Cut strips into 2 to 2 1/2 inch lengths and move apart slightly.
- Bake for20 min. Remove from oven, sprinkle with salt and paprika while hot, if you like. Cold on pan.
- Use a spatula to remove. Store in airtight container for up to a week.
- Baked cheese straws can be frzn. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Do not overbake them; they should not brown.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 304g | |
| Calories 1498 | |
| Calories from Fat 825 | 55% |
| Total Fat 93.98g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat 58.62g | 234% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium 237mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 143.4g | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 0.62g | 0% |
| Protein 20.39g | 33% |
