J & M Original Cheese Straws

Made right here in Little Rock, Arkansas by Janis & Melanie, Original Cheese Straws are a true Southern classic—and the treasured family recipe that launched J&M Foods nearly 40 years ago.

Made with plenty of sharp, aged cheddar cheese, butter, and a signature hint of cayenne, these crisp, savory cheese straws are baked until perfectly golden. The cayenne isn't meant to overpower; it adds just enough warmth to bring out the rich cheddar flavor and keep you reaching for another.

Serve them with drinks when friends stop by, add them to a charcuterie board, tuck a box into an Arkansas gift basket, or do what we do and eat them straight from the box.

Why We Love Them

• Made in Little Rock, Arkansas

• The original family recipe that launched J&M Foods nearly 40 years ago

• Made with sharp, aged cheddar cheese

• Rich, savory & perfectly crisp

• Signature touch of cayenne adds gentle warmth without overwhelming the cheese

• Made with simple, quality ingredients

• Nothing artificial

• A classic Southern entertaining tradition

• Perfect for gifting, parties, charcuterie boards & snacking

• Made in a peanut-free facility

Choose Your Size

2.5 oz Box
A smaller size that's perfect for trying this Arkansas classic, adding to a gift basket, or keeping around for a savory snack.

6 oz Box
More cheese straws to share—or not. A great choice for entertaining, gifting, holiday gatherings, and anyone who already knows how quickly a box of these can disappear.

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.

And these Original Cheese Straws are where the story began.

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, Cayenne, Sea Salt.

Contains: Wheat, Milk.

Made in a peanut-free facility.

Sharp cheddar, a little cayenne, and a family recipe passed down through generations—sometimes the classics really are the best.