CORNMEAL STICKS

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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese finely shredded
shortening for deep frying

Steps:

Combine water, salt, and cornmeal in a heavy saucepan mix until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very stiff, thick, and pulls away from sides of pan. (This takes 6 to 9 minutes.) Remove from heat. Add cheese stir until melted.Pat mixture evenly into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch utility dish. Let stand uncovered 30 minutes at room temperature. Do not chill dough.Cut into 3 lengthwise sections and 18 crosswise strips.Heat Crisco to 365°F in a deep fryer. Add sticks to hot Crisco, one at a time, frying 3 sticks at a time for 3 minutes or until golden brown. (If sticks run together, cut apart after frying.) Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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