tex-mex jalapeno corn sticks

4 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Mar 5, 2025

These corn sticks are great with chili or Tex-Mex style soup. If you don't have a cast iron mold, you can bake these in a cast iron skillet.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow corn meal
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (cane or granulated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
  • 1-2 tablespoon pickled jalapenos, finely chopped and drained
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

How To Make tex-mex jalapeno corn sticks

  • Step 1
    Lightly season mold or skillet with cooking spray and heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place pans in the oven on the middle rack and heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Whisk together cornmeal, sugar, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  • Step 3
    In a second bowl, combine and whisk the buttermilk and egg until mixed well.
  • Step 4
    Stir the cornmeal mixture into the buttermilk/egg mixture.
  • Step 5
    Add the green onion, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and 1/2 the melted butter. Blend ingredients until just combined.
  • Step 6
    Carefully remove skillet or mold from oven. Distribute the mixture evenly in the pan. If using a mold, the baking time will be approximately 12-15 minutes and if using a skillet, 18-20 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Be sure to test with a toothpick to be sure cornbread is done. Brush cornbread with remaining butter. Cool cornbread for several minutes before removing.

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