Cheese Straws Recipe
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Cheese Straws

By: Carol 
"I won't forget the cheese straws that my mother made for my father. The only difference was that she did not add cayenne pepper. These make wonderful hors d'oevres."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (111)

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What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Cocktail Ciroc Lemon Martini
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, grated cheese and butter or margarine in a bowl and mix until well combined. Add water a little bit at a time to make a very stiff dough.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of the dough into just slightly thicker than pencil shaped sticks. Cut sticks into 4 to 5 inch lengths. Arrange the pieces on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 67 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by Laura C.   view full review
I found this recipe a few years back and have made it every Christmas eve for our annual...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2005 by HOOPLAH   view full review
I made these this morning for a party I'm having this evening. I'm amazed at how quickly this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by ADLEVINE   view full review
Try putting the dough through a cookie press to make the straws. Use a disc with a small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Jackay Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've made a LOT of different cheese straw recipes and this is definitely the best. I grated a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by OTDiva   view full review
The recipe was excellent, although it was more time-consuming than I had thought to roll out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by SADUPUIS1   view full review
I must have done something wrong. These were the worst things I have ever tasted. I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by Joanna   view full review
I've been looking for cheese straws receipe for a long time. This one is the best so far. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by Jennifer   view full review
I used a cookie press to squeeze mine into cute shapes. You can make ridged sticks or flower...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2003 by KOUPONKUTTER   view full review
These were a little time consuming; however, they were worth the time! They have a lot of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by HOSTMOTHER   view full review
Unless we did something wrong, I could not taste any cheese just a pie crust taste. They were...

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