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Pimento Cheese Straws in a cast iron pan

Pimento Cheese Straws

These savory, crispy pimento cheese straws get an update with the flavor of pimento cheese!
4.60 from 10 votes
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Course: Snacks to Share
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pimento juice
  • 1 tablespoon pimentos chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 dash Tabasco
  • 1 1/2 cups pastry flour AP flour can be substituted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Using a stand mixer or food processor, mix butter and cheese briefly.
  • When butter and cheese are combined, add the juice, pimentos, and seasonings.
  • Mix briefly.
  • Add the flour and mix until just combined.
  • Knead dough and form into a ball.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until baking.
  • Set the dough out for about 10 minutes before shaping.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown.
  • Cool on a cooling rack before storing in an airtight container.
  • These freeze well so you can make in advance!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g