Cheese Straws 

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter -- softened

2

  cups

  cheddar cheese -- low sodium -- shredded

1/2

  teaspoon

  salt

1/2

  cup

  cornmeal

1 1/2

  cups

  all-purpose flour

1/2

  teaspoon

  paprika -- smoked

1/2

  teaspoon

  cayenne pepper

1/4

  teaspoon

  dry mustard

1/4

  teaspoon

  garlic powder


Beat butter, cheese, salt, paprika, cayenne, mustard, and garlic powder together until well blended.

Add flour and cornmeal and mix just until combined.

Chill dough for 2 hours.

Heat oven to 350°F.

Roll dough until 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 1x2 Inch rectangles. Place on parchment lined baking sheets.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool on wire racks.

Notes:  If you can find smoked paprika use it. If not regular paprika is fine.

Appetizers: 96


Per Serving:
28 Calories; 2g Fat (57.2% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat.

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