cheese straws

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened and cut into 4 pieces
• 3/4 cup flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half (I used cream, because I had it on hand; suspect milk would work just as well)