Cheese Straws

Name: Cheese Straws
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 60 approximate, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated, room temperature; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sifted self-rising flour; 1 dash ground cayenne pepper; 1 pinch salt; 3 drops Tabasco sauce

Submitted by park26

"Cheese straws are an easy, make-ahead appetizer. This is a Southern tradition at our house."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 60 approximate
Serves:: 12

ingredients

12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated, room temperature
¹⁄₂ cup butter, room temperature
1 ¹⁄₂ cups sifted self-rising flour
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt
3 drops Tabasco sauce

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together using hands.
When mixed, place in cookie press using the star pattern.
Make long strips on cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes on lightly sprayed cookie sheets.
Cool on wire racks. When cool, break into desired lengths. Store in air tight container. Will keep for weeks.