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Chive & Curry Cheese Straws Recipe

This is a classic Southern cheese straw recipe with an delightful twist. The addition of curry powder and fresh chives gives it a wonderful taste.—Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

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Chive & Curry Cheese Straws Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 42 Servings

20 40 60

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, curry powder and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. Add the cheeses and chives. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface; roll each portion into a 16-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut into 5-in. x 1/4-in. strips. Gently place strips 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 10-1/2 dozen.

To Make Ahead: Package baked cheese straws in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed paper and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat at 350° for 5 minutes before serving.

Originally published as Chive & Curry Cheese Straws in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2012, p15

Cheddar Tip

Select sharp cheddar when using packaged shredded cheese from recipes that you’d like to have a bolder flavor. If you will be shredding cheese at home from bulk cheddar, you can choose from mild, medium, sharp and extra sharp.