Zesty Cheese Straws

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: House Tour

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (54)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(54)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 dozen

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

In a food processor, add the butter, cheese, flour, salt and cayenne and process until a smooth dough is formed. Scoop it into a cookie press, fitted with a flat ridged tip. Pipe the dough in 2-inch strips onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. (Alternatively, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes and roll on a lightly floured surface into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut into smaller rectangles, about 2 by 3-inches, with a pizza wheel or sharp knife.) Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to racks to cool.

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Comments & Reviews

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Karen Madison, AL 07-23-2009
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Oh My and Oh so Easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe came together in minutes! I followed other reviewers suggestions and increased the cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp and... cooked for 15 minutes @ 350. The cheesestraws came out of the cookie press with ease. My husband and son said that they were awesome...I agree as well!Read more
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deborah Cantonment, FL 05-04-2009
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Very Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were easy to make and I had no problem using the cookie press with these. They were excellent for me.
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Anonymous 08-19-2008
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Ugh!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I don't know how Paula kept a stright face when she tried one of these on her show. They lack taste and a good texture!!
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christel mesa, AZ 06-14-2008
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mixup
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

On the show you used 2 sticks of butter, but the printed recipe ask for one stick? I made it with two sticks of butter it... came very flat also the dough was thick not like on the show.Christel Mesa,AZRead more
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Anonymous 06-01-2008
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great, @ 350 degrees
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've made these several times and love them w/ the alterations suggested by reviewers. Texturally, they're both sturdy and... delicate. With a good quality, very sharp cheese the flavor is fabulous. I've found 300 degrees to be too low a baking temp, although maybe in a convection oven that would work. I also like to add an extra 1/2 tsp cayenne. If your cheese is less flavorful, I've found a bit of extra salt can help. Depending on how thick I've rolled out the dough, it can take 15-30 minutes to bake completely. I just keep them in the oven until they're crisp and just golden brown.Read more
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Jennifer Bessemer, AL 05-28-2008
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yummy, yummy, yummy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Brings back memories of holidays with my grandmother. I so miss her and anything that takes me back to times with her is... great!! Thanks Paula!Read more