Cheese Straws
(Susan - slehmkuhl517)

***Note: Good to add to Happy Hen's Party Mix.

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
3 heaping tablespoons plain protein powder
1 teaspoon salt (or more - to taste)
paprika
non-stick spray

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the softened cream cheese, the grated cheddar cheese and the egg. Blend in the protein powder and salt. Gather the dough into a ball and knead it lightly until it is about the consistency of Play- Dough.

Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Roll the dough into thin snakes and cut it into straws about 6 inches long. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on wire racks.

***Note From Di: Try slicing the cheese straws into little discs and baking as you would biscotti to make them crispy little crackers to add the Happy Hen's Party Mix.

Per serving: 705 Calories (kcal); 62g Total Fat; (79% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 370 mg Cholesterol; 834mg Sodium