This 3-Ingredient Southern Cheese Straws recipe is a crispy, cheesy Southern appetizer made with sharp cheddar, butter, and flour—perfect for holiday parties, game day snacks, and easy homemade appetizers.
Prep Time: 15minutes minutes – Cook Time: 15minutes minutes – Servings: 6 – Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups self-rising flour
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Work the softened butter and shredded cheddar together until evenly combined.
Add the self-rising flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, or roll small portions into ropes by hand.
Pipe or shape the dough into 4- to 5-inch strips on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp around the edges.
Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 0.4mg
