{"id":3619,"date":"2026-04-14T11:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3619"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:05:52","slug":"4-ingredient-southern-cheese-straws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/4-ingredient-southern-cheese-straws\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Ingredient Southern Cheese Straws"},"content":{"rendered":"

4-Ingredient Southern Cheese Straws<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened<\/li>\n
  • 2 (5-oz) jars Old English cheese spread (or similar cheese spread)<\/em><\/li>\n
  • 2\u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a slight kick)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Mix butter & cheese:<\/strong>
      \nIn a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the cheese spread and mix until well combined.<\/li>\n
    2. Add dry ingredients:<\/strong>
      \nStir in the flour and cayenne just until the dough comes together \u2014 don\u2019t overmix.<\/li>\n
    3. Shape the straws:<\/strong>
      \nSpoon the dough into a cookie press fitted with a star tip. Press into 3-inch long \u201cstraws\u201d onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.<\/p>\n

      Tip:<\/em> If you don\u2019t have a cookie press, you can roll logs of dough and slice them into strips, or shape by hand.<\/li>\n

    4. Chill (optional):<\/strong>
      \nRefrigerate shaped straws for about 30 minutes \u2014 this helps them keep their shape while baking.<\/li>\n
    5. Bake:<\/strong>
      \nPreheat oven to 350 \u00b0F (175 \u00b0C)<\/strong>. Bake for about 14 minutes<\/strong> or until lightly golden and firm to the touch.<\/li>\n
    6. Cool & serve:<\/strong>
      \nTransfer to a wire rack to cool completely \u2014 they crisp up as they cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Notes<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • These cheesy straws are a traditional Southern snack\/appetizer<\/em> \u2014 buttery, slightly spicy, and addictively crisp.<\/li>\n
      • Old English cheese spread is classic in the 4-ingredient version, but you can use finely grated sharp cheddar alone in more traditional recipes (though that adds a 5th ingredient).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Let me know if you want variations like extra sharp cheddar, herb-infused, or spicy Jalape\u00f1o cheese straws<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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