Name: Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Sticks
Yield: Makes 14 corn sticks or 1 (9-inch) round loaf
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; 1/4 pound 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 (1/4 cup) 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

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 14 corn sticks or 1 (9-inch) round loaf

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

1/4 pound 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 (1/4 cup) 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

Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Heat corn-stick pans in 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, then add to cornmeal mixture along with Cheddar, scallion, jalapeños (to taste), and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until just combined.
Step 3
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).
Step 4
Cool corn sticks in pans on a rack 3 to 5 minutes before removing from molds. Serve warm.
Step 5
*Available at Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435 or 212-838-1901).

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