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Classic Southern cheese straws made with sharp cheddar, butter, flour, and cayenne pepper. Crispy, buttery, and perfect for holidays, parties, and entertaining.

Southern 4-Ingredient Cheese Straws

Classic Southern cheese straws made with sharp cheddar, butter, flour, and cayenne pepper. Crispy, buttery, and perfect for holidays, parties, and entertaining.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cheese grater
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and cheese.
  2. Mix in flour and cayenne.
  3. Form dough and chill.
  4. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness.
  5. Cut into strips.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese.
Chill dough before rolling.
Store in airtight containers.
Excellent make-ahead appetizer.