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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 dozen 152g Recipe makes 5 dozen)
Calories 665
Calories from Fat 439		(66%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 48.9g	75%
	Saturated Fat 30.9g	154%
	Monounsaturated Fat 13.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 144mg		48%
Sodium 1160mg		48%
Potassium 136mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 29.8g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
	Sugars 0.6g
Protein 26.7g		53%
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Paula Deen's Zesty Cheese Straws

Recipe #133584 | 45 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: katie in the UP
Aug 15, 2005

I like everything Paula makes!

5 dozen (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2-3 teaspoons dried herbs (optional)

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Make sure cheese and butter are room temperature.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
4
Add the cheese and mix until blended.
5
Add the flour, salt and red pepper (I used 1/2 tsp) this is when you would add dried herbs if using, mix to form a dough.
6
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough, then place it in a cookie press, fitted with a ridged tip.
7
Pipe the dough in 2 inch strips onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
9
Remove to racks to cool.
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**Updated**.
11
I've discovered these are very tastey using dried herbs also.
12
I've made them with dill but can see me making them with thyme and sage before too long.

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From: greeneggs

On Dec 27, 2007

my christmas crowd was split 50/50 on these some loved them and some really didnt like them. they were very easy to make, I used my cookie press and didnt need to chill the dough before and. I prob wont make them again, I had a lot leftover after our party.

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From: Saturn

On Aug 9, 2006

I LOVED these! I did find that I didn't need to chill the dough. When I did chill it, it wouldn't come out of my cookie press. I simply worked it around a bit more and it came out just fine. After I had pressed out a bunch of "straws" I decided to spice it up even more! I ended up adding what was probably about a tablespoon of cayenne to an amount equal to the size of a grapefruit. They are super spicy and perfect for the spice lovers in the house. I enjoyed making this recipe as well. It went together easily. I ended up using black pepper as I couldn't wait until I could find some red pepper. I am on the look out for next time though! Thanks for this great treat.

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From: Jellyqueen

On Dec 22, 2006

I have made this recipe several times, and just realized that I have never rated it. Great recipe. I make it exactly as directed, except, I use the star plate, which makes more of a straw, and therefore have to adjust the cook time a little. Otherwise, recipe is made exactly as listed. Thanks for posting.

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