Cheddar Cheese Straws

Recipesfull introduces to you: Easter Recipes. (Cheddar Cheese Straws). I won't forget the cheese straws that my mother made for my father. The only difference was that she did not add cayenne pepper. These make wonderful hors d'oevres.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen

Cheddar Cheese Straws

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

¾ cup margarine

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup water

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine the flour baking powder cayenne pepper salt grated cheese and butter or margarine in a bowl and mix until well combined. Add water a little bit at a time to make a very stiff dough.

Step 3

On a lightly floured surface roll pieces of the dough into just slightly thicker than pencil shaped sticks. Cut sticks into 4 to 5 inch lengths. Arrange the pieces on the baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until browned.

Nutritional Information

Cheddar Cheese Straws

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 67.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 4.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 4.8g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 185.9IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 6%

Folate: 10.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 49mg 5%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 2.9mg 1%

Potassium: 12.9mg

Sodium: 103.1mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 42.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.