Southern Cheese Straws
These Cheddar Cheese Straws are a wonderfully savory appetizer or snack that are perfect for parties, cocktail hour, or any other gathering! They are satisfyingly crunchy with a robust cheddar flavor and irresistible!
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper. Grate the cold cheese on the small side of a grater using the fine holes, then cover it and let it come to room temperature.
- Beat butter and cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 10-12 minutes until creamy and light.
- Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Add to cheese mixture, mixing on medium-low speed until fully combined.
- Transfer dough to a cookie press or piping bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe into long strips, then use a sharp, small knife to cut the strips into 3-inch lengths.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. Cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring the cheese straws to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Cheese straws will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week.
- Freezing: These can be frozen once cooled for up to 2 months. Let come to room temperature before serving.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 10 dozen cheese straws. I estimate a serving to be about 6 cheese straws per person for purposes of nutrition calculated below, which means this recipe as written makes enough for about 20 people. If you are having a smaller gathering, I recommend halving the recipe or freezing leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg