Mississippi Cheese Straws
Crisp, spiced cheddar pastry straws, a party and church-supper staple across Mississippi tables.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Equipment
- •Cookie press or rolling pin
- •Baking sheet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- fat
- 11
- carbs
- 10
- protein
- 4
- calories
- 150
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- 2
Beat the grated cheddar and softened butter together until smooth and fully blended.
- 3
Stir in the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper until a stiff dough forms.
- 4
Squeeze the dough through a cookie press into thin straws onto a sheet pan, or roll and cut into strips.
- 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until firm and lightly golden at the edges.
- 6
Let them cool on the sheet pan for a few minutes. Move them to a wire rack.
- 7
Place the straws in an airtight container once they cool completely.
Chef's tips
Use sharp, well-aged cheddar for the best flavor and grate it finely so it mixes smoothly. Chill the dough in the refrigerator if it gets too soft to shape.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Reheating
Not typically reheated; serve at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using pre-shredded cheese, which does not blend smoothly into the dough
- •Rolling the dough too thick, which leaves the straws soft and doughy inside
Serving suggestions
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