Alabama Cheese Straws
Crisp, spicy baked cheese straws made with sharp cheddar, a Southern party and holiday tradition served across Alabama gatherings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 140 kcal
Equipment
- •Cookie press or rolling pin
- •Baking sheet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 140 kcal
- fat
- 10
- carbs
- 10
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 140
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2
Beat the cheddar and butter together until smooth and well mixed.
- 3
Mix in the flour, cayenne, salt, and paprika until a stiff dough forms.
- 4
Pipe or roll the dough into thin strips directly on a sheet pan.
- 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until firm and lightly golden at the edges.
- 6
Cool completely on the sheet pan before serving. They will crisp up as they cool.
Chef's tips
Use extra-sharp cheddar for the best flavor. Chill the dough briefly if it gets too soft to pipe, and watch closely so the thin straws do not burn.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Reheating
Not needed; serve at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using mild cheese, which leaves you with a flat flavor
- •Rolling the dough too thick, making the straws soft instead of crisp
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