Description
Cheese Straws are savory, crispy, and cheesy treats that are perfect as appetizers, party snacks, or a light bite with a drink. Made with a buttery dough and filled with sharp cheddar cheese, they’re easy to make and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup cold water (or as needed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the grated cheese until well distributed.
- Slowly add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips, about 1/2 inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
- Place the cheese straws onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t too close together.
- If desired, brush the tops of the straws with a little beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese straws are golden and crisp.
- Allow the cheese straws to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the dough mixture.
- These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use a mild cheddar cheese or a blend of cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese straw
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg