Description
These cheese straws are a delightful combination of sharp cheddar cheese and savory spices, baked to crispy perfection. They make for a fantastic appetizer or snack that will please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add Butter and Cheese: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Form Dough: Add cold water gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Shape into a ball, flatten into a disc, and roll out on a floured surface.
- Cut Strips: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into thin strips.
- Bake: Transfer strips to the baking sheet, twist for decoration if desired, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Cheese straws can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, try using smoked cheddar, adding a pinch of paprika, or sprinkling Parmesan on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese straws
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
