SPICY CHEESE STRAWS

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This is my mother's recipe for delish spicy cheese straws. They are wonderful and savory with a kick of spice! They last for months in a sealed container. They make a great snack or hors dourves.

Provided by Cookin in NJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 LBS

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/4 cups butter (melted)
3 lbs sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded, bring to room temperature)
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (adjust to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Melt butter in the microwave.
  • Combine warm butter, salt, red pepper and room temperature cheese in a food processor.
  • Add in flour and blend until mixed well.
  • Press thru star shaped cookie press in a continuous ribbon onto a non-stick cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 20 minutes until slightly crusty(depending on oven).

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