Cheddar & Jalapeño Corn Sticks

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

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a delightful twist? Introducing Cheddar & Jalapeño Corn Sticks, a scrumptious vegetarian and gluten-free treat that will tantalize your taste buds! Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these corn sticks are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor, making them an ideal accompaniment to any meal.

Imagine the rich, sharp taste of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese combined with the zesty kick of pickled jalapeños, all enveloped in a warm, buttery cornmeal base. Each bite offers a delightful crunch on the outside while remaining soft and moist on the inside. With just 35 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves 14 people, making it perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or simply a cozy family dinner.

These Cheddar & Jalapeño Corn Sticks are not just a treat for the palate; they also provide a balanced caloric breakdown, with a satisfying mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you choose to serve them warm straight from the oven or let them cool slightly, they are sure to be a hit at your table. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible side dish!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Heat pans in middle of 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 and add cornmeal mixture with Cheddar, scallion, jalapeños, and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring, until just combined.
  5. 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.
  6. Cool corn sticks in pans 3 to 5 minutes before removing from molds.
  7. Serve warm.
  8. If using a cast-iron skillet, pour all of batter into it and bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories123kcal
Protein13.18%
Fat55.14%
Carbs31.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.33
Glycemic Load
5.48
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.7056521902914%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:122.82kcal
6.14%
Fat:7.57g
11.65%
Saturated Fat:4.16g
26.01%
Carbohydrates:9.79g
3.26%
Net Carbohydrates:8.66g
3.15%
Sugar:1.4g
1.55%
Cholesterol:31.84mg
10.61%
Sodium:211.12mg
9.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.07g
8.15%
Phosphorus:85.91mg
8.59%
Calcium:81.93mg
8.19%
Selenium:4.75µg
6.79%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.59%
Vitamin A:258.35IU
5.17%
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
2.68%
Iron:0.46mg
2.56%
Folate:9.45µg
2.36%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.3%
Potassium:78.15mg
2.23%
Copper:0.04mg
2.01%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.73%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.58%
Source:Epicurious