Easy Cheese Straws Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 c. (500 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 lb (110 g) butter
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper or possibly to taste
- 1 lb (450 g) Cheddar cheese, grated Coarse salt to taste
Directions
- Combine the flour, butter, and cayenne with a fork or possibly in a food processor till the mix resembles coarse meal. Stir in the cheese and knead by hand till the mix holds together, adding a few drops of cool water if necessary.
- This mix may be wrapped in plastic wrap and frzn till ready to use. Roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (5 mm) and cut into strips about 1/2 inch (1 cm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) long. Sprinkle with coarse salt and place on alightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 450F (230C) till golden, 5 to 8 min. Serve warm, hot, or possibly at room temperature.
- Serves 6 to 10.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 138g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 601 | |
| Calories from Fat 359 | 60% |
| Total Fat 40.82g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 25.73g | 103% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium 127mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 34.61g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.53g | 0% |
| Protein 23.54g | 38% |
