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Homestyle Cheese Sticks

Name: Homestyle Cheese Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted); 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes); 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2-3 tbsp 2-3 tbsp ice water (as needed); Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional) (for coating)

These Homestyle Cheese Sticks are a savory delight, combining the richness of cheddar cheese with a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for snacking or as an appetizer, these cheese sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure American vegetarian

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

68% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 35 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 7

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Category Appetizers

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2-3 tbsp 2-3 tbsp ice water (as needed)
Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional) (for coating) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

food processor
baking sheet
parchment paper
rolling pin

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 35 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

🎯 Follow along with our AI chef's step-by-step adventure. Results may vary wildly!

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure oven is fully preheated before baking.
2

In a food processor, pulse together flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

⏱️ 3 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: mixture should have pea-sized lumps of butter.
3

Add shredded cheddar cheese and pulse until the dough starts to come together.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Do not overmix.
4

Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Be careful not to make the dough too wet.
5

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Use a lightly floured rolling pin.
6

Cut the dough into thin strips (about 1/2 inch wide) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: You can twist the strips for a different shape.
7

Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds over the cheese sticks for extra flavor.
8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese sticks are golden and crisp.

⏱️ 15 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F

AI Wisdom: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning.
9

Let the cheese sticks cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

AI Wisdom: Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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