I was browsing my cookbook collection this morning, and ran across my copy of "Charleston Receipts", published in 1950. It has been much revered by Southern ladies who cook, for generations. When I was a young homemaker, and attended a ladies luncheon, shower, or tea, cheese straws were ALWAYS on the menu. They bring back many pleasant memories for me, so I decided to share this recipe with my blog friends! I hope you will give them a try! Enjoy, y'all!
Ingredients:
1# sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 3/4 C plain flour
1/4# butter, creamed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper (cayenne)
Instructions:
Cream butter, add cheese, salt and peppers, then flour. Put in cookie press or roll thin and cut in narrow strips 4" long. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes, or until light brown. Makes about 100. (Southern ladies entertained a lot in the 50's!)
Oh- I have had these but never made them. Pretty simple recipe and it sounds wonderful! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteSimple & yummy recipe!!! I'll definitely give a try :)
ReplyDeleteCheese straws have been one of our favorites for many years! So very tasty!
ReplyDeleteI have only tasted commercial cheese straws, I am sure homemade ones melt in your mouth! I can easily see myself plowing through 100 of these. I had better make halfthe recipe :-) xo
ReplyDeleteyum! Can't wait to make these! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, cheese straws have been served at every shower, ladies luncheon, and wedding I have ever attended! There was once a bakery nearby that made the best I have ever eaten!! They are delicious to me!!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to make these, but thought they were too hard to do, now I know they're not! They look delicious... Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteI could munch down a few of these...sounds wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to admit that I have never had cheese straws but they sound very delicious. It's amazing that something with so few ingredients could be so good but you girls have convinced me. I will have to give them a try. Thanks, Patsy for sharing these at Your Cozy Home Party.---- Shannon
ReplyDeletethis sounds just up my ally that is for sure. I appreciate you linking up the recipe it looks fun and different!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, you can never go wrong with a good cheese straw at a party!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, we STILL expect cheese straws at every wedding shower or cocktail-type reception in the South. I usually cheat and buy them at a bakery but with your recipe looking so easy, I may try to make my own.
ReplyDeleteAlways loved these and still feel like a must have for parties. You have a great recipe. I'm so happy to meet you Pasty.
ReplyDeleteEmily
The French Hutch
These are delicious. The only trouble is stopping at just one or two!
ReplyDeleteHi Patsy, As soon as I saw you had old recipes, I had to become your newest follower. I'm not the greatest cook in the world but I try! I, too, especially like the old tried and true recipes, especially those Southern ones!
ReplyDeleteHi Pattie,
ReplyDeleteJust joined up as your newest follower and can't wait to start trying some of your yummy family recipes! I'd like to invite you to share at our link party as well, we'd love to have you!
Hugs,
Patti
Patsy -- These look delicious. I'm so glad you shared these at Whimsy Wednesdays. Your feature looked great. Stop back tonight to join in the bloglovin blog hop. If you're unfamiliar with bloglovin you canr find out about it at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-heart-bloglovin.html.
ReplyDeletePatsy, I've had "Mississippi Cheese Straws" and wonder if they are the same. Love them...and just printed your recipe to try. Thanks so very much. Hope you visit my blog, Helen
ReplyDeleteYour recipes look divine! Thank you so much for sharing your familly's beloved recipes. I can't wait to start experimenting......
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories these bring back...My mom was a catering in her younger days, and I would help out at weddings...These were my favorite, and the sausage balls weren't bad either. I'm glad I found your blog at The Shady Porch party. I'm a new follower too, so I can keep in touch. I would love if you stopped by and followed back on LF and GFC. Nice to meet you, Lori
ReplyDeleteI hope you will share another fun recipe with us today on our Foodie Friday linky.
ReplyDeleteHi Patsy,
ReplyDeleteI think my last comment my not have made it through. I am so happy to get this older recipe, some of the newer ones don't have the flavor that this one has. We do have to have our Cheese Straws for our ladies tea parties. Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen