These southern 4-ingredient cheese straws are the kind of snack you promise to just taste once and then somehow end up eating the entire tin while standing at the kitchen counter. They’re sharp, salty, buttery, and completely addictive—exactly the kind of thing a generous neighbor might drop off still warm from the oven.
This version sticks to the old-school Southern formula: lots of sharp cheddar, real butter, a little flour, and a kick of cayenne. No fancy equipment or extra ingredients, just a simple dough you can mix, pipe, or
