Description
Crispy and buttery Southern cheese straws made with sharp cheddar and a hint of spice, perfect as a simple savory snack.
Ingredients
- Sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups finely grated
- Unsalted butter 1 cup softened
- All-purpose flour 2 cups
- Cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix softened butter and grated cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add flour and cayenne pepper, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip or shape into thin strips by hand.
- Arrange straws on the baking sheet with slight spacing.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly on the tray, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best texture.
- Adjust cayenne for spice level.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Reheat briefly to restore crispness if needed.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
