Cheddar-Jalapeno Corn Sticks Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥖 Recipe Category: Breads
🔍 Keywords: Vegetable, Free Of…, High In…, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Oven
👨🍳 Description: These Cheddar-Jalapeno Corn Sticks are a delightful fusion of flavors, blending the rich tanginess of cheddar cheese with the spicy kick of jalapenos, all nestled within a tender cornmeal base. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for sharing at any gathering or as a tasty accompaniment to your favorite meals.
📝 Recipe Yield: 14 corn sticks
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | yellow cornmeal |
| 1 | sugar |
| 1/2 | baking soda |
| 1/2 | salt |
| 1 | buttermilk |
| 1 | egg |
| 4 | cheddar cheese |
| 1/4 | scallion |
| 1 – 2 | jalapenos |
| 1/4 | unsalted butter |
🔥 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat 2 well-seasoned cast-iron corn stick pans (or a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet) in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Add this mixture to the cornmeal mixture along with the cheddar cheese, scallion, jalapenos, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until just combined.
- Remove the pans from the oven and divide the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter among the corn stick molds.
- Quickly divide the batter among the molds, pouring about 3 tablespoons of batter into each.
- Bake until a tester comes out clean and the tops are golden, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
- If using a cast-iron skillet, pour all of the batter into it and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool the corn sticks in the pans for 3 to 5 minutes before removing them from the molds.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delicious blend of flavors!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 107.4
- Fat Content: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4g
- Cholesterol Content: 33mg
- Sodium Content: 215.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 1.3g
- Protein Content: 3.8g
These Cheddar-Jalapeno Corn Sticks are perfect for adding a savory kick to any meal or enjoying as a standalone snack. With their golden, cheesy tops and moist, flavorful interior, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the blend of textures and flavors with each delightful bite!
