Keto Cheese Straws: Easy Low Carb Appetizer – Lowcarb-ology

Cheese straws are one of those Southern recipes that are traditional at almost any kind of gathering. There are hundreds of ways to make them but this keto cheese straws recipe is adapted to be super quick and easy. Since this keto friendly, gluten free version of a vintage cheese straws recipe has just 1 net carbs you can enjoy these cheesy, crumbly, satisfying snacks anytime. For this recipe you’ll need: sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, light cream, almond flour, hemp seed, and Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning I found this recipe in a mid-1940s cookbook and decided that it was perfect for adapting to low carb. It isn’t puff pastry or a paste that you have to force through a cookie press. This keto cheese straw recipe is straight forward and simple. I like simple, don’t you? Since it was so very basic I knew it would be a good candidate for adapting to a low carb diet. Low carb cheese straws, so tasty ! How many carbs in cheese straws? Most cheese straws recipe are made with regular flour. Each straw can have anywhere between 2 and 4 carbs each depending on the recipe. That doesn’t sound like a lot but a “serving” to me is at least 10 sticks if not double or triple that number. So a serving of 10 regular cheese straw would be 20-40 carbs. That doesn’t sound very keto to me. That’s why I developed this keto cheese straws version. The original recipe called for breadcrumbs and you know that my favorite substitution for bread crumbs is hemp seeds. With all of that fiber, hemp seeds are keto approved as they add 0 net carbs Best of all, they give foods a nice texture. I haven’t tried any substitutions for the hemp seeds but I suspect that if you don’t want to use them, coarsely ground pork rinds would work well. If you do try the pork rinds please come back and leave a comment to let me know how it worked for you! Keto cheese straws, so delicious ! What are Southern Cheese Straws? If you aren’t familiar with Southern cheese straws you’ve been missing out! They are something like crackers, something like cheese wafers, and something like nothing you’ve ever tasted. The sharper the Cheddar cheese the more flavor they have. I tried parmesan cheese but the cheddar cheese tastes so much better. Traditionally they are served with cocktails as an appetizer or the soup or salad course at a meal. They’re just perfect little bites for afternoon nibbling. I like to add a little chipotle powder or cayenne pepper to mine but with this recipe I used Creole seasoning. If you use cayenne instead of the seasoning be sure to add a little salt and a bit of garlic powder for flavor. Tips for Making Keto Cheese Straws These keto appetizers are so easy to make that you probably won’t have any trouble. Here are some tips: Step By Step Instructions for Making Keto Cheese Straws Here’s how to make keto cheese straws step by step. Here are the instructions, step by step These low carb cheese straws are an adaption of the classic Southern favorite! Delicately crumbly pastry has a sharp Cheddar flavor and a spicy kick. Cheese straws are traditionally served with cocktails, soups, or salads but they’re yummy anytime! Just 1 carb each.  Course AppetizerKeyword cheese straws, low carb, snacksIn a food processor cream the cheese and butter together with quick pulses.Add milk and pulse a couple of times.Mix the remaining ingredients.Add to the cheese mixture and pulse until it all comes together.Chill for 30 minutes.Preheat the oven to 400F.Roll the cheese mixture  into an 1/8 inch thick rectangle on a Silpat sheet.Use a pizza cutter to cut the mixture into 12 “straws” but don’t separate.Bake for 10 minutes.Remove from oven and run the pizza cutter gently between the “straws” but don’t separate.Let cool and then gently separate. These cheese straws are very delicate and will break easily if you are not careful.Store in an airtight container at room temperature.Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.3mgMore Keto Friendly Snacks When I first began eating low carb I felt like I’d never have anything good to eat again. That’s SO not true! Here are some other low carb, keto friendly snack recipes you’ll find here on Lowcarb-ology. You may need The following are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  This is used for keeping the blog up and running smoothly. Please know this does not change the price you see on Amazon. Thank you for your help and support of Lowcarb-ology! A Silpat sheet is essential for the success of these low carb crackers. I’ve used parchment and waxed paper but the Silpat works the best. Keto Cocktails to Go With Keto Cheese Straws I think the mid 20th century defined cocktail culture. Drinks with little nibbles like these cheese straws were served all over the South in the late afternoon. If you want to give that tradition a try here are some low carb cocktails to get you started. Click on the image to see the recipe. From left to right (all low carb): Low Carb Bourbon Milk Punch, Low Carb Vanilla Old Fashioned, Low Carb Dirty Shirley. Low Carb Blood and Sand Cocktail