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Golden fried chicken tenders in a tall glass.

Cheese Straws

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 2 cups
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cheese mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. If the dough seems soft, add up to 2 tablespoons more of flour until thick.
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  • Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip, or use a cookie press with a star-shaped disc.
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  • Pipe 6-inch long strips onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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  • Allow the cheese straws to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 541mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Cheese Straws
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