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Ingredients
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup semolina flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp water (or more, as needed)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 359g | |
| Calories 1434 | |
| Calories from Fat 802 | 56% |
| Total Fat 91.35g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat 57.25g | 229% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 261mg | 87% |
| Sodium 2021mg | 84% |
| Potassium 334mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 104.06g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 1.04g | 1% |
| Protein 48.49g | 78% |
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