Source: Houston Junior League Cookbook

Mother's Cheese Straws These easy-to-make cheese straws are a great appetizer and can be prepared way ahead of time. Use the leftovers for snacks. Rating: Serves: 70-75 cheese straws Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

 

1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup butter, (do not substitute) 1 cup flour 1 egg yolk 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt cayenne pepper paprika Mix together all ingredients except paprika. Chill. Roll out dough to approximately 1/8" thick. Slice into strips. Bake on cookie sheet at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. When done, sprinkle with paprika. Let cool on wire racks. Store in a tightly covered tin box and they will keep for weeks.