Southern Cheese Straws

Southern tradition dictates that cheese straws are served at most celebrations. The perfect accompaniment to a cocktail, cold beer, or your favorite wine - these hors d'oeuvres also go well with salads, soups, or as a simple snack.
3/4 pound extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded at room temperature
1/4 pound Asiago cheese, shredded at room temperature
1/4 pound Havarti cheese, shredded at room temperature
1 1/2 sticks butter, at room temperature
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream cheese and butter. Add dry ingredients and mix well with electric mixer. Use a cookie press and push dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Put dough the entire length of sheet and cut into desired lengths after baking. Bake for about 20 minutes, do not brown.