or serving them with tomato soup or chili instead of crackers. If you’re hosting, bake them earlier in the day and keep them in an airtight container at room temperature; just set them out right before guests arrive so they stay crisp.
Southern 4-Ingredient Cheese Straws
Servings: 24–30 cheese straws
Ingredients
2 cups (8 oz / 225 g) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, firmly packed
1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (
