Best 13 Cheese Stars Recipes

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Cheese stars are a classic holiday treat that are enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a combination of cheese, butter, and flour, these crispy and cheesy snacks are a perfect addition to any party or gathering. With a variety of shapes to choose from, cheese stars can be customized to fit any occasion, from Christmas to birthdays to baby showers. This article will provide you with the best recipe for making cheese stars, so you can enjoy this delicious treat year-round.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE STARS



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Show off your cooking skills and get in the festive spirit with these fun looking easy cheesy treats - they make great party snacks for grazing guests

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Buffet, Snack

Time 27m

Yield makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

320g puff pastry sheet
mugful of grated cheese (we mixed 60g cheddar with 25g parmesan)
flour , for dusting
2 tbsp milk
toppings of your choice (optional) - we used poppy seeds, dried oregano and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Unroll the pastry and sprinkle most of the cheese over one half of the sheet. Fold the pastry in half to cover the cheese and seal it in.
  • Dust your rolling pin and work surface with a little flour and put your pastry sheet on it. Roll it out until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line two baking sheets with baking parchment.
  • Using cookie cutters, cut the pastry into shapes and put them on the prepared baking sheets. (Put the cutters on the dough close together so that less pastry is wasted. You can fold the trimmings back on themselves and re-roll to cut out more shapes.)
  • Brush the shapes with milk and add a pinch of cheese and a sprinkling of your chosen topping, if using.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins or until risen and golden, then transfer to a serving plate. Will keep in an airtight container for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CHEESE STARS



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This is a very popular crunchy snack in my house - a batch will disappear within ten minutes! I often make a variety of shapes (stars, hearts, sticks - good for dipping). Feel free to add any spices you like to the mixture - it only gets better with experimentation! I've even sauted some chopped garlic and added it to the mixture with the spice - especially good with rosemary added.

Provided by missericacourt

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 50 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 9

150 g plain flour
50 g cold butter, cubed
85 g cheddar cheese, finely grated (or a mixture of several cheeses, Parmesan is a good addition)
1 beef stock cube, crumbled
1 egg, seperated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary or oregano are good, in my experience)
1 pinch salt
and a pinch of any other spices or herbs, you want to add

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 200C, or 180C fan assisted. Grease and flour two large baking trays.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt, herbs and spices. Crumble in the stock cube and stir well until evenly distributed.
  • 3. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • 4. Stir in the cheese until well distributed (I find using two forks to pull apart the clumps of grated cheese is a good method).
  • 5. Mix in the egg yolk with your fingers, working the mixture to a dense dough. You may need to add a splash or two of water to achieve the correct consistency - the mixture should not be sticky, but should not leave crumbs in the bowl.
  • 6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of around 5mm - this isn't too vital, but will affect cooking times.
  • 7. With a star-shaped cutter, stamp out as many shapes as you can from the dough and place, slightly spaced, on the baking sheets. Re-roll the dough and repeat until you have too little left to work with.
  • 8. Brush each star with a little egg white and bake in the preheated oven for around ten minutes until golden.
  • 9. Remove and cool on wire trays.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 33.1, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.1, Protein 1

CHEESE STRAWS



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 22 to 24 cheese straws

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry (such as Pepperidge Farm), defrosted overnight in the refrigerator
Flour, for dusting
1 extra-large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup finely grated Gruyère cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured board until it is 10- by 12-inches. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the surface of the pastry. Sprinkle each sheet evenly with 1¿4 cup of the Parmesan, 1¿2 cup of the Gruyère, 1¿2 teaspoon of the thyme, 1¿2 teaspoon of the salt, and some pepper. With the rolling pin, lightly press the flavorings into the puff pastry. Cut each sheet crosswise with a floured knife or pizza wheel into 11 or 12 strips. Twist each strip and lay on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and puffed. Turn each straw and bake for another 2 minutes. Don't over bake or the cheese will burn. Cool and serve at room temperature.

CHEESE STRAWS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 12 straws

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package, such as Pepperidge Farm), thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup grated Cheddar
1 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Lightly roll out the sheet of pastry into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, then brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the Cheddar, cayenne and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Using the rolling pin, press the cheese into the pastry. Cut the pastry into 12 strips. Twist each strip about 5 times and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix together the egg and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl, brush the strips with the mixture and sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes.

CHEDDAR-CHEESE STRAWS



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Dry mustard, ground pepper, and cayenne give these crackers some kick. For variation, try Gruyere cheese in place of cheddar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

6-ounce piece sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor fitted with the grating blade, grate cheese. Switch to cutting blade; add flour, butter, mustard powder, salt, ground pepper, and cayenne. Pulse until a dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface; divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, about 3/8 inch in diameter and 18 inches long; cut each rope into six 3-inch pieces. Place pieces 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Drag the tines of a fork down each straw to create ridges.
  • Bake until golden and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 3 g

CHEESE STRAWS



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This is a favorite Christmas recipe of my father's and husband's. It's fairly simple to do and tastes good.

Provided by Leigh

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • In a large bowl cream butter and cheese. Stir in flour and salt; mix well. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into 2 inch strips and sprinkle with ground red pepper. Place strips on prepared cookie sheet(s) 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 160.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

EASY CHEESE STRAWS



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Make and share this Easy Cheese Straws recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Breads

Time 13m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 lb butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, butter, and cayenne with a fork or in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in the cheese and knead by hand until the mixture holds together, adding a few drops of cold water if necessary.
  • This mixture may be wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen until ready to use.
  • Roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (5 mm) and cut into strips about 1/2 inch (1 cm wide) and 4 inches (10 cm) long.
  • Sprinkle with coarse salt and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 450F (230C) until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

CHEDDAR CHEESE STRAWS



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I won't forget the cheese straws that my mother made for my father. The only difference was that she did not add cayenne pepper. These make wonderful hors d'oevres.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¾ cup margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, grated cheese and butter or margarine in a bowl and mix until well combined. Add water a little bit at a time to make a very stiff dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll pieces of the dough into just slightly thicker than pencil shaped sticks. Cut sticks into 4 to 5 inch lengths. Arrange the pieces on the baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 103.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

EASY CHEESE STRAWS



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Five ingredients transform into long, crisp cracker sticks. The hand-held snacks make for easy mingling at parties.-Elizabeth Robinson, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cheese until blended. Combine flour, salt and cayenne; stir into cheese mixture until a dough forms. Roll into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Cut into thirty 6-in. strips. Gently place strips 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEESE STRAWS



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Lovely cheesy bites

Provided by bakingchef15

Time 25m

Yield Makes Fingers

Number Of Ingredients 6

4oz self raising flour
pinch salt
pinch mustard powder
2oz margarine
3oz mature cheddar or Red Leicester cheese, grated
1 medium egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180c/350f/gas mark 4. Grease a baking tray
  • Mix together the flour, salt and mustard. Rub in the margarine.
  • Stir in the cheese and add the egg to make stiff dough.
  • Roll out very thinly and cut into strips. Cut a few rings for serving if wished. Put on baking tray.
  • Bake for 10-15 min

CHEESY STARS



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All you need is one measuring cup and 5 ingredients to create a tasty star appetizer.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion (such as Walla Walla or Maui)
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
16 slices firm white bread

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, stir together all ingredients except bread.
  • Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cut star shape from each bread slice with 3- or 4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each bread star; place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bottoms of bread stars are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHERN CHEESE STRAWS



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You need something to put out when people come over for a drink. Or when you need something savory in the afternoon when you wish someone was coming over for a drink. You can roll the batch into a couple of logs, freeze and slice and bake off a dozen or so at a time.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield About five dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 pound sharp orange Cheddar, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grate cheese.
  • In a food processor, pulse dry ingredients until combined, then add cheese and butter. Process until dough becomes smooth and has the texture of Play-Doh. Alternately, make the dough in a stand mixer by creaming cheese and butter until smooth. Then combine dry ingredients in a bowl and combine with butter mixture at low speed until smooth.
  • Shape the dough into a cylinder, wrap with plastic wrap or parchment and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Or store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Bring dough to room temperature and pack it into a cookie press fitted with a star disk. Pipe long ribbons of dough across the baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, about an inch apart. Then cut into six-inch lengths. Repeat with remaining dough. Dough may also be hand-rolled into long ropes and cut to size, or shaped into a cylinder and sliced into rounds and baked.
  • Bake for about 13 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Store between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in an airtight container. Will keep for up to three weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 25 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEESE STRAWS



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A fellow schoolteacher gave me this recipe that's since become a family favorite. It's also popular at various church functions featuring eat-with-your-fingers fare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups (1 pound) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring cheese and butter to room temperature; mix them together by hand. Add flour and cayenne; mix well. Use a cookie press with a star or zigzag end place to make strips on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and as crisp as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cheese. This will help to prevent the cheese from crumbling.
  • If the cheese is too soft, chill it for 30 minutes before cutting.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create different flavors and textures.
  • Be creative with your shapes. You can use cookie cutters, a knife, or even your hands to create unique designs.
  • Bake the cheese stars until they are golden brown. This will help to ensure that they are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
  • Serve the cheese stars immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are warm and melted.

Conclusion:

Cheese stars are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. With a variety of flavors and shapes to choose from, there is sure to be a cheese star that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give cheese stars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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