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Cheddar & Jalapeño Corn Sticks

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Cheddar & Jalapeño Corn SticksRomulo Yanes
Cooks' note:

If using a cast-iron skillet, pour all of batter into it and bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 14 corn sticks or 1 (9-inch) loaf of corn bread

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 large egg
4 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion (white and pale green parts only)
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained pickled jalapeños
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

Special Equipment

2 well-seasoned cast-iron corn stick pans, each with 7 (5- by 1 1/2-inch) molds or a well-seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat pans in middle of oven 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Whisk together cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in another bowl and add cornmeal mixture with Cheddar, scallion, jalapeños, and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring, until just combined.

    Step 3

    Remove pans from oven and divide remaining 2 tablespoons butter among corn stick molds. Quickly divide batter among molds (about 3 tablespoons each) and bake until a tester comes out clean and tops are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

  2. Step 4

    Cool corn sticks in pans 3 to 5 minutes before removing from molds. Serve warm.

TagsBiscuitPastriesSouthwesternAmericanCheddarCheeseDairyCornmealFlourJalapeñoChileVegetableSnackLunchDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyBakingCast Iron SkilletGourmet
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