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Cheese Straws

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This International appetizer features UNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR, SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER, SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (GRATED, MARGARINE (MELTED. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 1193.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International appetizer features UNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR, SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER, SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (GRATED, MARGARINE (MELTED. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup UNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR
  • 1/2 teaspoon SALT
  • 1 teaspoon CAYENNE PEPPER
  • 8 ounce SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (GRATED
  • 5 ounce MARGARINE (MELTED)
  • 1/4 cup FLOUR (FOR ROLLING DOUGH)
  • 1 teaspoon OIL (FOR BAKING SHEET)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 F (204&# 194;°C).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and cheese thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Add melted margarine and mix.
  4. 4
    Chill dough in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Place dough on a large, floured board.
  6. 6
    Place a large piece of waxed paper on top of dough or use a heavily-floured rolling pin.
  7. 7
    Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick.
  8. 8
    Remove wax paper.
  9. 9
    Holding a fork upside down, draw the prongs vertically along dough from top to bottom, making ridges.
  10. 10
    With a wide, flat knife cut dough into rectangular shapes 3 x 1 inch.
  11. 11
    Oil a cookie sheet and place cut cheese on it.
  12. 12
    Bake in 400 F (204ðC) oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese straws look dry but not brown.
  13. 13
    Let cool.
  14. 14
    Repeat procedure until all of dough is baked.
  15. 15
    Serve at room-temperature.
  16. 16
    Freezes well

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1193.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.5g137%
Saturated Fat 40.0g200%
Cholesterol 110.9mg37%
Sodium 2836.4mg119%
Total Carbohydrate 61.2g21%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 36.7g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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