Are you craving a delightful bite that's both crispy and cheesy? Look no further than cheese straw twists! These twisted treats are a perfect combination of flaky pastry and gooey cheese. Originating from the Southern United States, cheese straws have become a popular snack or appetizer enjoyed by people of all ages. They're often served at parties, picnics, and other gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you too can master this delicious and addictive snack.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESE STRAWS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 12 straws
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
CHEESE STRAW TWISTS
Frozen puff pastry makes it easy to create these flaky, cheese-flecked "breadsticks."
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Cover 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or heavy brown paper.
- Mix cheese and paprika. Roll 1 sheet of pastry into 12x10 inch rectangle on lightly floured surface with floured cloth-covered rolling pin.
- Brush egg over pastry. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Press cheese mixture gently into pastry. Turn pastry over. Repeat brushing with egg and sprinkling with cheese mixture.
- Fold pastry lengthwise in half. Cut pastry crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Unfold strips and roll each end in opposite directions to twist. Place twists on cookie sheet.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Repeat with remaining sheet of pastry, egg and cheese mixture. Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg
CHEESE STRAWS
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
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
QUICK CHEESE STRAWS
Delicious cheesy sticks, perfect for dipping, just as good on their own - ready in under 20 minutes.
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Buffet, Canapes, Lunch, Snack
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- heat oven to 220c/fan 200c/gas 7. Unroll a puff pastry, scatter over a couple of handfuls of grated Parmesan, then fold in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut into 1cm strips, then twist the strips 3-4 times. Lay on a baking sheet, scatter over more cheese and bake for 12 mins, or until golden. Leave to cool, then keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days. As these cheese straws are very delicate, roll them in kitchen paper before packing into a plastic container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.18 milligram of sodium
EASY CHEESE STRAWS
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
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.
LOVE IT OR HATE IT - MARMITE AND CHEESE STRAWS WITH A TWIST!
Another one of my daughter's recipes - she always makes these for us when she is home. Cheesy, crispy and flaky pastry straws with a lick of marmite - great for pre-dinner drinks, picnics, lunch boxes or snacks. The Marmite company has a very clever advert that announces that you either LOVE Marmite or HATE it! I love it, that's why it has been added to these delicious Cheese Straws........however, if you HATE it - I have suggested alternatives. My daughter only ever uses Marmite in her cheese straws - but then she is also a Marmite lover! Serve these in a tall glass for tasty appetiser nibbles - if you are using the other flavours, you can lable the glasses so Marmite haters can be pre-warned! Have fun! (For all my Aussie friends - PLEASE use Vegemite if you REALLY have to!!!)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 32 Cheese and Marmite Straws, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
- Divide the packet of puff pastry into four and use one portion at a time (popping the rest back in the fridge).
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll each portion to a rectangle measuring about 31cm x 21cm.
- Spread the pastry with the marmite and then sprinkle with a quarter of the grated cheese.
- Fold the pastry over lengthways and press firmly together.
- Cut about eight 1cm wide strips then cut each strip in half (so the straws aren't too long) and twist.
- Arrange on baking sheets and chill for 10 minutes before cooking or freeze until ready to cook, then bake for 7-10 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up - the cheese will also have melted.
- Trim the ends of the straws and carefully stand in glasses for a spectacular way of serving the straws.
- Alternatively, freeze the uncooked straws in baking sheets lined with parchment and cook from frozen when your guests arrive - you may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.9, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 423, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.9
TWISTY CHEESE STRAWS
Puff pastry is ideal for canapés. Try twisted with cream cheese and pesto then baked until crispy
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Canapes
Time 35m
Yield Makes at least 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the cream cheese and pesto into a bowl and mix well.
- Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut in half lengthways. Spread the pesto mix over one half, pop the other piece of pastry on top to create a sandwich, then cut in half lengthways to create 2 long rectangles. Divide each rectangle into short strips, about 1cm thick. Twist each pastry strip and place on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Brush with egg and bake for 20-25 mins until risen and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cheese straws will be.
- Make sure the butter is cold before you start mixing the dough. This will help to keep the cheese straws flaky.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the cheese straws tough.
- Chill the dough before you bake it. This will help to prevent the cheese straws from spreading too much.
- Bake the cheese straws until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Cheese straws are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick snack. With a variety of flavors and variations to choose from, there is sure to be a cheese straw recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a tasty treat, give cheese straws a try!
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