Cheese Straws

Ingredients

• 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened and cut into 4 pieces
• ¾ cup flour (more for rolling dough)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    308 calories; 21 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 60 milligrams cholesterol; 476 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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30 straws

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine cheese, butter, flour, salt and red pepper, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add half-and-half, and process on low speed until dough forms a ball.
2. On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured pin, roll dough to a rectangle 8 by 10 inches and 1/8 inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut dough laterally into thin strips, 1/4 to 1/3 inch wide. Gently transfer each ”straw” to an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving a 1/4-inch space between them, and bake 17 minutes, or until the ends are barely browned. Let cool.

30 minutes