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Cheesestraws

Nutrition Information

(makes 30 servings)

calories........... 35

carbohydrates...... 3 g

fat................ 2 g

cholesterol........ 5 mg

dietary fiber...... 0 g

protein............ 2 g

sodium............. 85 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated reduced fat
  • 4 T Margarine
  • 3/4 c All purpose flour
  • 1/2 t Salt
  • 1/2 t Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 T Evaporated milk, skim

Directions

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F
  2. In a bowl COMBINE the cheese, margarine, flour, salt, red pepper and MIX until ingredients resembles course crumbs.
  3. ADD the evaporated milk and STIR until dough forms a ball.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, ROLL the dough into an 8x10 inch rectangle that is 1/8 inch thick.
  5. With a sharp knife, CUT the dough into long, thick strips, 1/4 to 1/3 inch wide (DIPPING the knife in flour after every few inches ensures a clean cut).
  6. Gently TRANSFER the strips to an ungreased cookie sheet. The straws can be any length.
  7. BAKE the straws for 12-15 minutes, or until the ends are starting to brown.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services

The material was funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the FDP Grocery Stores visit www.getfreshcooking.com.

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