Appetizers

Homemade Cheese Straws

October 29, 2013

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 119g 598%

Polysaturated Fat 10g 62%

Monosaturated Fat 49g 308%

Cholesterol 514mg 172%

Sodium 2866mg 119%

Potassium 1491mg 42%

Protein 41g 82%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 28g 113%

Sugar 4g 8%

Vitamin A 13325IU 266%

Vitamin B6 1mg 62%

Vitamin C 11mg 18%

Calcium 196mg 19%

Iron 9mg 52%

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

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Nutritions

Calories
7467

Sodium
8299mg
345% DV

Fat
81g
125% DV

Protein
269g
538% DV

Carbs
1348g
458% DV

Fiber
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238% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 22g 113%

Polysaturated Fat 19g 119%

Monosaturated Fat 39g 246%

Cholesterol 288mg 96%

Sodium 8299mg 345%

Potassium 6717mg 191%

Protein 269g 538%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 59g 238%

Sugar 62g 125%

Vitamin A 3979IU 79%

Vitamin B6 8mg 409%

Vitamin C 89mg 148%

Calcium 615mg 61%

Iron 77mg 431%

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Sodium
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Fat
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46% DV

Protein
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41% DV

Carbs
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13% DV

Fiber
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18% DV

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Polysaturated Fat 2g 13%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 54%

Cholesterol 98mg 32%

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Fiber 4g 18%

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