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Home » Food » Appetizers » Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

By Lana Stuart · Published: Dec 28, 2020 · Last Modified: Nov 30, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/puff-pastry-cheese-straws/
Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/puff-pastry-cheese-straws/
Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/puff-pastry-cheese-straws/
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws mounded on a serving board. Text overlay for pinning.

Serve this vintage recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws for any occasion where a little nibble is called for. The straws are composed of sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry.

This recipe for Puff Pastry Cheese Straws comes from the old Rich's Department Store that was an Atlanta fixture for decades. Rich's was founded in 1867 and was the shopping destination for the Atlanta region until it finally merged with Macy's in the early part of this century.

Puff Pastry Cheese Straws mounded on a serving board.

I remember going to Rich's with my grandparents when I was a child. My most vivid memory of Rich's is the Pink Pig, a little train that ran through the toy department. My sisters and I loved riding the Pink Pig! What a treat that was.

A popular feature at Rich's was the Magnolia Room restaurant. It was in the Magnolia Room that these cheese straws were served. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, this was the recipe of John Van Dyke who was the executive chef for more than 20 years.

Serve these cheese straws with your favorite adult beverage. They're perfect for New Year's Eve parties, football parties, birthday parties, afternoons around the pool, or just a weekday snack!

How to Make Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package directions. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Grated cheese in a mixing bowl.

Mix together the cheeses, pepper, and salt.

Photo collage showing the assembly of the puff pastry and cheese layers.

Spread one puff pastry sheet with the softened butter. Top with the cheese mixture. Place the second puff pastry sheet on top. Gently press the open ends of the pastry together.

Layered puff pastry rolled out on a cutting board.

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the pastry out to a 15” x 15” square.

Puff pastry cut into strips on a cutting board.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut across the pastry in 1-inch wide pieces. Cut down the length of the pastry to halve each strip.

Twisted strips of puff pastry on a baking sheet.

Twist each piece and place on a sprayed or greased baking sheet (you can also line the sheets with baking parchment if you prefer). Bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.

(Note: if the puff pastry becomes warm at any time, return it to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until chilled. It is important that the pastry be chilled when it goes into the oven.)

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Puff Pastry Cheese Straws mounded on a serving board.

Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

Recipe for the famous Rich's Department Store (Atlanta) Puff Pastry Cheese Straws. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan encased in light, flaky puff pastry.
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper more or less to taste
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • Cooking spray
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Instructions

  • Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package directions.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix together the cheeses, pepper, and salt.
  • Spread one puff pastry sheet with the softened butter. Top with the cheese mixture. Place the second puff pastry sheet on top. Gently press the open ends of the pastry together.
  • On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the pastry out to a 15” x 15” square. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut across the pastry in 1-inch wide pieces. Cut down the length of the pastry to halve each strip.
  • Twist each piece and place on a sprayed or greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.

Notes

Note: if at any time the puff pastry becomes warm, return it to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until chilled. It is important that the pastry be chilled when it goes into the oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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-- This post was originally published on January 31, 2014.

About Lana Stuart

Lana Stuart is the cook and occasional traveler here at Never Enough Thyme. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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Comments

  1. Neena says

    January 04, 2019 at 6:44 pm

    The cheese puffs sound good and easy. Always love the history you give with your recipes.

    Reply
  2. gloria patterson says

    January 02, 2019 at 10:15 am

    I started to skip reading this because most of the recipes take so much work. BUT you are a woman after my heart "Puff Pastry store bought" I will be making these

    Reply
  3. Miss P says

    February 03, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Do you recall the name of the Pink Pig? I do.

    Miss P

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      February 03, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Ummmm.... Priscilla??

      Reply
      • Miss P says

        February 04, 2014 at 8:29 am

        Yes. Congratulations, you passed today's memory test. Stay tuned for tomorrow's quiz.

        Miss P

  4. Beth says

    February 02, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Rich's - my very favorite store of all time. I remember seeing Mr. Rich walking thru the store keeping an eye on things. I do miss it!

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      February 02, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      There's surely nothing like it any more, is there?

      Reply
      • Sally Taft says

        July 01, 2018 at 6:43 pm

        Ah yes the Pink Pig! It was my job to rebrand Rich's to Macy's in there corporate special events dept. The tradition began in 1953. Our office brought the beloved tradition back in 1990 to the Lenox store! It was alot of work but worth it!
        Sally~

      • Lana Stuart says

        July 02, 2018 at 8:04 am

        I loved Rich's so much and hated to see it go. It was such a special treat to go downtown with our grandmother for shopping and lunch at Rich's. Great memories!

  5. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    February 01, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    these look fantastic Lana!

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      February 02, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Thanks so much, Diane.

      Reply
  6. Shelby says

    January 31, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Thanks for the referance to Rich's. How I miss it! For a small town NC girl,married to a Georgia boy - what fun to shop in Atlanta at Rich's!
    I have made these cheese sticks using different cheese and spices. Very good with pasta dishes and soup. Enjoy your blog. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Rich's was definitely one-of-a-kind, wasn't it? I wish we still had it :-)

      Reply
  7. Lana G says

    January 31, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    Hi, Lana!
    I came across your recipe on Pinterest, and when I saw that we had the same name I couldn't resist visiting your blog! I never pass up a chance to meet another Lana. =)
    This recipe looks fantastic, and it's nice to see something different for the Super Bowl. I'm excited to start browsing through your other recipes.

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      January 31, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Hi Lana! Nice to meet you. There aren't that many of us, are there? So glad you found the blog and I hope you find some recipes to enjoy.

      Reply

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