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Cheese straws
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Cheese straws

8 ingredients 30 min + 30 min Makes approximately 36 cheese straws openrecipes
Cheese straws

Flaky, buttery cheese straws are a party hit with kids and grown-ups. Crank up the mustard and pepper if you want more zing.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

869
Calories
37g
Protein
35g
Fat
98g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 375g/13oz plain flour
  • pinch salt
  • 225g/8oz butter
  • 150g/5½oz mature cheddar
  • 50g/1¾oz freshly grated parmesan
  • pinch English mustard
  • small pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 free-range eggs

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By bbcfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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