Esta'S Cheese Straws
Cheese straws with a spicy kick, crispy texture, and rich cheese flavor, perfect for snack times or party platters, appealing to cheese lovers and entertaining hosts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix the soft cheese and margarine until well combined.
- Add cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture and blend.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the bowl but remains soft.
- Shape the dough into quarter-sized balls and place a pecan half on top of each.
- Use a pastry press with the straw or flat stick attachment to shape the dough into straws, if available.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C), preheated, for about 20 minutes until crisp and golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
350
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).