Cheese On A Stick

This irresistible Cheese On A Stick recipe make gooey, melted cheese coated in a sweet, honey flavored cornmeal batter that is fried to golden perfection.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 273kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups flour
¾ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
3 tablespoon honey
1 lb block mild cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon flour for coating cheese
Peanut oil for frying

Instructions

Mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. Pour in the buttermilk, egg, and honey. Stir until combined. Transfer the batter to a tall glass or mason jar.
Cut a block of cheddar cheese into seven pieces. Then cut each piece in half so that you end up with 14 pieces of cheese that are roughly equal in size. Lightly coat the cheese in flour and then insert a skewer.
Heat oil in a deep fryer (or use a large heavy pot with a thermometer) to 365˚F.
Dip cheese on a stick in the batter so that it is fully coated all of the way to where the skewer is inserted. Use a knife to help even out the batter or remove excess, if necessary.
Carefully add the coated cheese on a stick to the hot oil and fry for 1 -2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

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Notes

If the batter is too thick, stir in a tiny bit more buttermilk. If the batter is too thin, add a tiny bit more flour.

Nutrition facts were calculated using three tablespoons of oil since most of it wasn't absorbed. Your results may vary depending on your oil temperature, length of cooking time, and the fryer you use.

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