These gluten free cheese straws are full of flaky crispy cheddar goodness! They are so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. You can make a big batch in about 20 minutes!
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If you love crispy cracker-like foods, you need to try this easy gluten free cheese straws recipe. They are long, twisty cheese crackers that are really fun to make!
My family loves snacking on cheese crackers. If your family does, too, try my easy Gluten Free Cheez Its recipe!
Why we are addicted to these gluten-free cheese straws:
- You can use any flavor of cheese you like. Parmesan, Smoked Gouda, etc. They all change the flavor profile of these cheese twists in fun ways!
- These are crispy and so easy to make!
- We love dipping these cheese twists; they make a great addition to an appetizer tray or buffet table. You can make them as long or thick as you like!
These are amazing and very easy to make. My non-GF family members want me to make them again…for company! Let’s just say that these disappeared quickly.”
jay j., blog comment
Allergen Information:
These homemade cheese straws are gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, and oat-free.
Flour Blends Tested:
- King Arthur Measure for Measure—This blend works really well in my recipes. I don’t have to let the flour blend rest in the batter.
- Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Blend—This blend also works well in this recipe.
Ingredient Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Gluten Free Flour Blend – I tested the two flour blends listed above. That doesn’t mean others will not work; I just have not tested other flours, and I can not guarantee the recipe will work if you use other mixes.
- Xanthan Gum – If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
- Butter – You can use either salted or unsalted butter.
- Cheddar Cheese – I used sharp cheddar, but mild is also fine to use.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
Step 1: Add the flour, seasoning, butter, and water to a food processor.
Step 2: Add shredded cheese. Close the lid and lock it in place. Turn on the food processor and pulse the ingredients. Increase the speed of mixing and run it until the ingredients form a dough ball.
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Step 3: Lay out a piece of wax paper and place the dough on it. Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. (This measurement is flexible; roll to your desired thickness.
HINT: The dough shouldn’t be that sticky; you can lay wax paper over the top to roll it out if you like.
Step 4: Use a pizza wheel to cut long, skinny rows of stick shapes.
Step 5: Twist each straw and sprinkle with salt. Place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake at 375º F for 15-20 minutes, depending on how thick your cheese straws are.
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Tasty flavor variations:
There are many fun ways to vary the flavor of these gluten free cheese twists. Here are some of our favorites:
- Swap out the cheddar cheese for another flavor like parmesan, smoked gouda, or pepper jack!
- Add in some dried herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Try adding garlic powder to the dough to make them more garlicky!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Serve them with soups, chili, salads, or fun dips.
Moisture will cause the cheese straws to lose their crispiness over time. To regain their crispiness, you can re-crisp them in the oven at 350º F for 10 minutes.
You can store these gluten free cheese straws in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can freeze them in a zipper-style bag for up to 3 months. They will lose their crispness after a day.
More Gluten Free Snack Recipes:
- Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers
- Gluten Free Fried Mozzarella Sticks
- Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Crackers
- Easy Air Fried Crispy Chickpeas
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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Please include which flour blend you used. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
Gluten Free Cheese Straws
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- Add 2 cups gluten free flour blend, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/3 cup water to a food processor. Pulse until a dough ball forms.
- Break the dough into 4 pieces. Place a piece of the dough on a piece of wax paper and roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the cheese dough into strips with a pizza wheel. Twist the strips and place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the cheese twists with salt. Repeat until you have made cheese twists with all of the dough.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy. (Baking time will vary slightly depending on how thick the cheese straws are.
Nutrition
Notes
- I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn’t mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
- Xanthan Gum – If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
- These cheese straws will keep for up to 3 days in an air-tight container or up to 4 months in the freezer. They will get soft but you can crisp them up in the oven at 350º F for 10 minutes.
- Vary the flavor by switching up the cheese. You can use smoked gouda, parmesan, and even pepper jack cheese.
- Add in dried herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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Sandi, if I could give this recipe 10⭐️ I would! They turned out so good, my hubby keeps stealing them! 😁
We have a Happy Hour tomorrow, and I believe they will be a huge hit.
Thank you so much for this amazingly simple recipe.
Blessings, Louise
I am so glad you made some first so you could enjoy them. They will disappear quickly at the happy hour!
I noticed you wrote the thickness – 1/4″, but didn’t put the width of the sticks. I made them 3/4″.
Hi Carli, You can definitely make them any width you like…it is a personal preference for people. You may need to bake them a little longer if they are wider to get them crispy.
Used these to replace croutons in my salad! Yum!!
That is a great idea. Thank you so much for letting me know so I can try it!
Delicious 😋Easy to make recipe.
I am so glad you loved them Violeta :-).
These are amazing and very easy to make. My non-GF family members want me to make them again…for company! Let’s just say that these disappeared quickly.
Thank you so much for coming to let us know you and your family loved them. Those cheese straws are definitely addictive!