5 from 9 votes
Pimiento Cheese Corn Sticks
These Pimiento Cheese Corn Sticks combine cornmeal with pimientos and sharp cheddar cheese for a fun twist on classic southern cornbread.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
corn sticks
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup white cornmeal finely ground
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1 egg room temperature
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese grated, extra sharp
- 3 tablespoons pimiento well-drained, diced
Instructions
- Spray a cast iron corn stick pan heavily with cooking spray.
- Place the pan on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Turn the oven on to 400 degrees and allow the pan to heat along with the oven.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg, and canola oil.
- Add to the dry ingredients along with the cheese and pimiento. Mix gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- When the oven has reached 400 degrees, carefully remove the baking sheet with the corn stick pan and fill each indentation to the top with the mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until corn sticks test done with a toothpick inserted near the center.
- Allow the corn sticks to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Loosen and remove from pan.
- Repeat with any remaining batter.
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Notes
- If you don't have a corn stick pan, you can make the recipe in muffin tins or a small cast iron skillet
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days.
- To freeze, wrap individual corn sticks in plastic wrap, then in a light layer of foil and place in a freezer safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 corn sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.