Gruyere Cheese Sticks

Submitted by ktdid

"This is a delectable lower fat version of the cocktail hour favorite."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 64 sticks

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup skim milk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix flour, salt and peppers in a medium bowl (or in a food processor). Cut in margarine and cheese with a pastry blender (or pulse in food processor until crumbly). Gradually add milk, stirring with a fork to form a soft dough (or process until dough forms a ball).
3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an 6 x 16 rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 6 x 1/4 inch strips. Twist strips several times and arrange close together on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
4. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 F and continue baking 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan immediately. Serve warm or room temperature.