How about something cheesy for a late-night snack? These sage cheese straws can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for the next family movie night.
Sage Cheese Straws
Servings
4
servingsAmericans are addicted to crunchy tidbits for snacks while viewing our favorite shows. This clean recipe allows you to combine a few items you probably already have into a quick, light snack. Yay mom!
Ingredients
1 lb. of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 oz. of butter or margarine
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of ground sage
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of red pepper
How to Make It
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the margarine. Add grated cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add flour, salt, baking powder, sage, paprika, and crushed red pepper.
- Mix well and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove chilled mixture and turn out onto a lightly floured, flat surface.
- Roll mixture to 1/4″ thickness.
- Using a knife, cut the mixture into 1/4″ x 5″ strips.
- Using a spatula, place strips on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake in oven until crisp to the touch, but not browned.
- Makes 3 to 4 dozen. Cool completely before storing.
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