Cheddar Cheese Straws
These light, crisp cheese straws showcase sharp Cheddar with a subtle cayenne kick and buttery richness. Perfect warm from the oven or at room temperature, they’re a crowd-pleasing nibble for parties, cocktails, or anytime snacking. Cheddar Cheese Straws pair well with bubbly, soups, or a festive cheese board.
- Prep25 min
- Cook5 min
- Serves48
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, grated cheese, and butter or margarine, and mix until well combined. Add water gradually until a very stiff dough forms.
- 3
On a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of the dough into sticks just a bit thicker than a pencil. Cut the sticks into 4- to 5-inch lengths. Place the pieces on the baking sheet.
- 4
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until browned.
- Calories 54.6 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.37 g Low Source
- Carbs 4.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.45 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.36 g High
- Cholesterol 3.51 mg Low Source
- Sodium 32.73 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.18 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.11 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.1 g Low Source
- Calcium 29.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 36.48 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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