Kentucky Cheese Straws
Crisp, savory cheddar crackers piped or rolled into thin straws, a Derby party appetizer staple.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 30
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 60 kcal
Equipment
- •Cookie press or rolling pin
- •Baking sheet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 60 kcal
- fat
- 4
- carbs
- 4
- protein
- 2
- calories
- 60
Instructions
- 1
Heat your oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat the cheddar and butter together until completely mixed.
- 3
Mix in the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper until a firm dough forms.
- 4
Press the dough through a cookie press into thin straws. Or, roll it out and cut it into strips.
- 5
Place the straws onto the lined sheet pan.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes. Take them out when they feel firm and look lightly golden at the edges.
- 7
Let the straws cool completely on the sheet pan before storing them.
Chef's tips
Chill the dough in the fridge if it gets too soft to shape easily. Watch closely near the end of baking so the thin straws do not burn.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Reheating
Not applicable; serve at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using pre-shredded cheese, which can make the dough feel grainy
- •Rolling the straws too thick, which stops them from getting fully crisp
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