Cheese Straws are a Southern favorite. They’re a snap to make, and perfect for nibbling at summer barbecues!
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 14 minutesminutes
Total Time 29 minutesminutes
Servings 30servings
Ingredients
¾cupunsalted butterroom temperature
3 ½cupsSargento® Off The Block® Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Traditional Cutroom temperature
1heaping tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2cupsall-purpose flour
¼teaspooncayenne pepperoptional
2 ½teaspoonsgranulated garlic
¾teaspoonfine sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and cheese on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add rosemary and mix to combine.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
4. Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough onto the surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle of 1/2 inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into strips. Place strips on prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until crisp. Allow cheese straws to cool and enjoy!