Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Sticks

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Sticks
45 min.
14
123kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snack game with a delightful twist on a classic? Introducing Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Sticks, a scrumptious vegetarian and gluten-free side dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these corn sticks are a must-try for any gathering or family meal.

Imagine the rich, sharp notes of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese mingling with the zesty kick of pickled jalapeños, all enveloped in a tender, cornbread-like texture. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch on the outside while remaining soft and moist on the inside. With just 123 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves 14, making it an ideal choice for parties, potlucks, or simply as a delicious accompaniment to your favorite dishes. The combination of scallions adds a fresh, mild onion flavor that perfectly complements the cheese and jalapeños, creating a harmonious blend of tastes that will leave everyone reaching for more.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up these irresistible Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Sticks. Whether served warm as a side dish or enjoyed on their own, they are sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup buttermilk well-shaken
  • cup sharp cheddar cheese extra-sharp grated
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons jalapeño peppers drained finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion white green finely chopped ( and pale parts only)
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted
  • cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Heat corn-stick pans in oven 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in another bowl, then add to cornmeal mixture along with Cheddar, scallion, jalapeños (to taste), and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until just combined.
  5. Remove pans from oven and divide remaining 2 tablespoons butter among molds. Quickly divide batter among molds (about 3 tablespoons each)and bake until tops are golden and a wooden pick or skewer comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes (15 to 20 minutes if using skillet).
  6. Cool corn sticks in pans on a rack 3 to 5 minutes before removing from molds.
  7. Serve warm.
  8. *Available at Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435 or 212-838-1901).

Nutrition Facts

Calories123kcal
Protein13.14%
Fat55.28%
Carbs31.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.33
Glycemic Load
5.48
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.7073913190676%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.21kcal
6.16%
Fat:7.62g
11.72%
Saturated Fat:4.19g
26.18%
Carbohydrates:9.79g
3.26%
Net Carbohydrates:8.66g
3.15%
Sugar:1.4g
1.55%
Cholesterol:31.96mg
10.65%
Sodium:211.12mg
9.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.07g
8.15%
Phosphorus:85.93mg
8.59%
Calcium:81.94mg
8.19%
Selenium:4.75µg
6.79%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.59%
Vitamin A:259.69IU
5.19%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.15%
Fiber:1.13g
4.53%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.37%
Magnesium:17.02mg
4.26%
Vitamin K:4.35µg
4.14%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.97%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.38%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.16%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.69%
Iron:0.46mg
2.56%
Folate:9.46µg
2.36%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.3%
Potassium:78.16mg
2.23%
Copper:0.04mg
2.01%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.74%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.58%
Source:Epicurious