These puffy Cheddar Cheese Twists are buttery, sharply flavored, and surprisingly simple to make—an ideal snack for parties and gatherings.
If you love cheese and crackers, the next logical step is to make cheese into bread-like twists—more cheesy goodness in a crispy, savory form.
Cheese twists are one of my favorite ways to enjoy cheese. They practically vanish at parties because they’re irresistible: crisp, light, and packed with cheddar flavor.
With a recipe this short—only a handful of ingredients—quality matters. Use a sharp, flavorful cheddar so the twists really sing. Think of it like cooking with a good wine: a better base ingredient gives you a far superior result.
My go-to is a sharp yellow cheddar, but any high-quality aged cheddar will work. If you like a little heat, try a jalapeño cheddar for a spicy twist.
Enjoy!
Puffed Cheddar Cheese Twists
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 2.5 oz by weight)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2.5 oz by weight)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter cold, cubed
- 1 egg white (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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Combine the grated cheddar, flour, sea salt, and cayenne. Use your fingers to mix and break up any clumps so the mixture is evenly distributed.
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Add the cold cubed butter and quickly work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the largest butter pieces are about pea-sized. Take care not to melt the butter.
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Stir in the egg white until evenly combined. The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when gently pressed—avoid overworking it.
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Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
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Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the dough into long strips. Twist each strip and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
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Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the twists are crisp and lightly golden. Let cool briefly before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is provided as a guideline for informational purposes only.