J & M Jalapeño Cheese Straws

Made right here in Little Rock, Arkansas by Janis & Melanie, Jalapeño Cheese Straws put a lively twist on a classic Southern snack with sharp, aged cheddar, jalapeño pepper, and just a touch of cayenne.

Each cheese straw is baked until golden and crisp, giving you plenty of rich cheddar flavor up front followed by a savory jalapeño kick and gentle warmth that lingers at the finish.

They're bold without letting the heat take over—which makes them just as at home beside a cold drink at happy hour as they are on a holiday snack table, tucked into an Arkansas gift basket, or eaten straight from the box.

Why We Love Them

• Made in Little Rock, Arkansas

• Based on a beloved J&M family recipe

• Made with sharp, aged cheddar cheese

• Jalapeño adds a lively savory kick

• Cayenne brings an extra touch of gentle warmth

• Crisp, golden & satisfyingly crunchy

• Bold and flavorful without overwhelming the cheddar

• Great with cocktails, mocktails & cold drinks

• Perfect for entertaining, gifting & snacking

• Made in a peanut-free facility

Choose Your Size

2.5 oz Box
Perfect for trying the jalapeño variety, adding to an Arkansas gift basket, or keeping on hand when you're craving something savory with a little kick.

6 oz Box
The better choice for sharing at parties and gatherings—or for anyone who already knows one small box isn't going to be enough.

Made for Southern Entertaining

Cheese straws have long had a place at Southern celebrations, cocktail hours, holiday tables, and family gatherings.

Try these alongside cheese and charcuterie, olives and pickles, your favorite dip, or simply pour them into a bowl when friends come over. The jalapeño and cayenne make this version especially fun alongside cocktails and mocktails.

A Little Rock Family Tradition

Janis & Melanie's story began in their mother Jamie's kitchen, where good food, treasured recipes, and plenty of care were part of everyday life.

Nearly 40 years later, that love of food has grown into a Little Rock family business spanning three generations. J&M Foods continues to make its beloved treats using quality ingredients and time-honored recipes.

At the heart of it all is a wonderfully simple philosophy: Food = Love.

Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Butter (Cream), High Oleic Safflower Oil and/or High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Jalapeño Pepper, Cumin, Cayenne.

Contains: Wheat, Milk.

Made in a peanut-free facility.

Sharp cheddar, crisp Southern cheese straws, and just enough jalapeño heat to make things interesting.