1 ½ c. grated low fat cheddar cheese
4 T. margarine
¾ c. all purpose flour
½ t. salt
½ t. crushed red pepper flakes
4 T. skim evaporated milk
Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a bowl, combine the cheese, margarine, flour, salt and red pepper and mix until ingredients resemble coarse crumbs. Add the evaporated milk and stir until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll the dough into an 8 x 10 inch rectangle that is 1/8 inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into long, thick strips, ¼ to 1/3 inch wide (dipping the knife in flour every few inches ensures a clean cut). Gently transfer the strips to an ungreased cookie sheet. The straws can be any length. Bake the straws for 12-15 minutes, or until ends start to brown. Remove from oven and cool. Serve at room temperature. Keep straws refrigerated in a sealed container.
Makes 30 servings.
Nutrition Information per straw: 25 calories; 1 g fat; 5 mg
cholesterol; 55 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; and 1 g protein
Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services
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