Appetizers

Homemade Cheese Straws

Rachel Joyce
October 29, 2013
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If you’ve been to a wedding, bridal shower, or baby shower in the south, then most likely you have had the cheese straw. These are homemade cheese crackers that typically have a little zip to them, but they are remarkably easy to make if you have a cookie press, and the dough is egg free and pretty hands on to make, which makes it perfect to make with a child as your helper! Often, these crackers are a little spicy, and they use a lot of sharp tasting cheese. We made this a little more kid frien

8 oz chunk sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz chunk colby jack cheese, shredded
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Preheat oven to 375. Cut up your butter. Slowly add the cheese and worcestershire to the butter and cream it together. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. A little at a time, add the flour...
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Nutritions

Calories
2453

Sodium
2866mg
119% DV

Fat
179g
275% DV

Protein
41g
82% DV

Carbs
154g
52% DV

Fiber
28g
113% DV

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