Easy as Pie Cheese Straws

MAKES: 5 Dozen

PREP: 15 Min

COOK TIME: 8 Min

What in the world are cheese straws, you ask? Why, it's a southern recipe that we may enjoy even more than French fries! If you're looking to make this down-south favorite a regular in your household, check out this recipe for Easy as Pie Cheese Straws. Serve 'em up as a side with dinner or just have 'em around for some munchies while you're watching TV.

What You'll Need

1 (11-ounce) package piecrust mix
1 (5-ounce) jar sharp process cheese spread
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Process all ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds or until mixture forms a ball, stopping twice to scrape down sides.
Use a cookie press fitted with a bar-shaped disc to shape dough into 2-1/2-inch straws, following manufacturer's instructions (see Note).
Place cheese straws on greased baking sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Don't fret if you don't have a cookie press. Simply divide the dough in half, and shape each portion into a 7-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour. Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices, and proceed as directed in the recipe.