Spicy Cheese Straws

Name: Spicy Cheese Straws
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 Dozen
Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

⏱ 70 mins 🍽 4 Dozen 🏷 Cheese

These crisp and spicy cheese straws are a classic savoury treat. Grated sharp cheddar is combined with butter, flour, and a blend of Cajun seasoning, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder to create a flavourful dough. After chilling, the dough is piped into strips and baked until lightly golden. The result is a batch of irresistible, peppery straws perfect for serving with drinks or as a snack. This recipe yields approximately four dozen straws.

Ingredients

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

Set your oven to heat to 325.
Use a mixing bowl to beat the butter until it becomes light and fluffy.
Incorporate the grated cheese and combine thoroughly.
Mix in all the other ingredients until they come together into a cohesive dough.
Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up slightly while remaining soft enough for piping.
Prepare your cookie press by attaching a ridged or star-shaped tip.
Pipe the dough onto a cookie sheet in strips roughly 2 inches long.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the straws have taken on a light brown colour.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium909500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCheese

AuthorDouglas Poe