Cheese Cornsticks

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Cheesy cornsticks are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite soup or chili.

4 servings, 2 cornsticks or 1 muffin each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup nonfat milk
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a cast-iron cornstick mold or muffin pan or coat it with cooking spray.
2. Combine milk, egg white and oil in a measuring cup; stir briskly with a fork until mixed. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, cheese, baking powder, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add the milk mixture. Stir just until combined.
3. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the batter into each of 8 cornstick molds or divide the batter among 4 muffin cups. Bake until set and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving : 158 Calories; 7 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 9 mg Cholesterol; 19 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 462 mg Sodium; 59 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 1/2 fat