Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Make The Best Cheese Straws | What’s Cooking | Southern Living

Login to Save
39K views👍 568
S
Southern Living
55 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Southern Living to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Cheese Straws

Cultural Context

Cheese straws have their origins in British cuisine, often enjoyed as a savory snack or appetizer. Traditionally made with a simple pastry dough enriched with cheese, they are a favorite at tea time or as party nibbles. Over the years, variations have emerged globally, incorporating different cheeses and spices, making them a versatile and beloved treat.

BritishGYsnack
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter, cold
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can be used as a binder, and aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

1

Grate cheese.

2

Mix ingredients together.

3

Use a cookie press to shape the cheese straws.

4

Bake according to instructions.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcuttingbaking

Equipment Needed

cookie press

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairyglutenegg

Also Known As

Cheese TwistsCheese Sticks

More Cheese Straws Videos

(12 videos)

Similar British Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)