Cheese Straws Recipe

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"This was the very first recipe I learned to cook...my grandmother would help my twin sister and me make these fun snacks when we were 5 or 6 years old," recalls Sheri Vero of Ocala, Florida.

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Cheese Straws Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 27 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Paprika or garlic salt, optional

Directions

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, butter and cheese. Cover and process until well blended. Divide into four portions; shape each into a ball. Roll between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap into 7-in. x 5-in. rectangles.
  • Cut into 5-in. x 1/2-in. strips. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika or garlic salt if desired.
  • Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 4 1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 123 calories, 8 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Straws in Country Woman July/August 2000, p43

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by Burntrose

I made them much thinner and didn't add any salt or pepper or garlic on top. Next I think I will use sharp cheddar, mild doesn't have that zing. Reminds me of Cheez-Its!

 
 
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