Best 8 Grandmas Cheese Straws Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that evokes nostalgic memories of grandma's kitchen? Look no further! Cheese straws, a classic Southern delicacy, have captivated taste buds for generations. With their crispy, cheesy goodness, these golden-brown straws are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends or a festive holiday party. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect cheese straws, ensuring that each bite is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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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Paula Deens Cheese Straws recipe can be made in as littel as eight minutes. Combining flour, sharp cheddar cheese with butter make this an easy recipe to create at home.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     cheesy     entertaining

Time 8m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups self rising flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded (1/2 lb) at room temperature sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (2 sticks) at room temperature butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  • Sift together the flour, cayenne and salt and set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and cheese until blended. Add the flour mixture slowly, beating at low speed, then continue to beat for 5 minutes, until very creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times.
  • Using a cookie press with a star tip, make 3-inch-long cheese straws, leaving at least 1/2 inch between each on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to racks to cool. Makes approximately 5 dozen cheese straws.

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

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.

GRANDMA'S CHEESE STRAWS



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There are many recipes out there for cheese straws, but I had to post Grandma's recipe. These were a staple at her house and we couldn't wait to devour them when we went for a visit.

Provided by Lusil

Categories     High In...

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 lb butter, softened
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash red pepper (or to your liking)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Cream cheese and butter.
  • Add dry ingredients and water.
  • Refrigerate for one hour.
  • Roll dough until 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut into strips.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207.3, Fat 84.6, SaturatedFat 53.3, Cholesterol 241.3, Sodium 1694.4, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1, Protein 38.5

CHEESE STRAWS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 dozen cheese straws

Number Of Ingredients 8

Three 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded cold then left at room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash of garlic powder
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Put the softened cheese and butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer. Using the heaviest mixer paddle attachment, beat until the mixture has the consistency of whipped cream, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, sift 3 cups of the flour with the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Gradually add the seasoned flour to the cheese mixture by large spoonfuls, beating well after each addition. Add the remaining 1 cup unseasoned flour incrementally until the dough is somewhat stiff but still soft enough to be pushed through a cookie press; you may not need to add all the flour.
  • Lightly spray 4 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Put a portion of the dough into a cookie press fitted with the star tube and press the dough onto a cookie sheet in long strips that run the length of the pan. Repeat until the pan is full. Bake until straws are golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • With your hands or a sharp knife, break or cut the long strips into 3-inch lengths. Use a flat, thin spatula or an egg turner to remove the cheese strips from the pan. Allow them to cool on a wire rack. When they are completely cool, serve or store in a tightly covered container.

QUICK CHEESE STRAWS



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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

350g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
four handfuls grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
handful flour, to roll pastry on

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

GRANDMA'S CHEESE TIDBITS



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Make and share this Grandma's Cheese Tidbits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by salvador1709

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine cheese with oil, add flour and Worcestershire sauce and Rice Krispies.
  • Form into small balls (size of a walnut) and place on grease cookie sheet.
  • Flatten each ball with a fork.
  • Bake 10 minutes in 350f oven.
  • Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.6, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 315.3, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.4

Tips:

  • Use a sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cheese straws from spreading too much in the oven.
  • If you want to make the cheese straws extra cheesy, you can sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking.
  • Bake the cheese straws until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 10-12 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cheese straws are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just to enjoy as a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious cheese straws at home. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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