Homemade Spicy Cheese Straws Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
24 Straws
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces butter, softened
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground Aleppo peppers or chile flakes
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chile flakes
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Top a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Using a hand-held or stand mixer, cream the butter and cheddar.
  4. Mix in the flour, salt, cayenne, chile flakes, and smoked paprika until combined. Fold in the diced jalapeños.
  5. Invert the dough onto a parchment paper-lined counter, and work with your hands until it comes together.
  6. Roll the dough between parchment to a ½-inch thickness.
  7. Cut it into ¼-inch-wide strips, about 4 to 5 inches in length.
  8. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 375 F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
  10. Whisk the mayonnaise, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, chile flakes, oregano, and lemon juice. Season with salt.
  11. Serve the cheese straws warm with smoked aioli for dipping.