Crispy Cheese Sticks

Name: Crispy Cheese Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 jar (5 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese spread; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup water; Grated Parmesan cheese

For cheesy appetizers, I use sharp cheddar in the dough, bake them as twists and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, KS

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese spread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Mix flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in cheese and butter until crumbly. Stir in water; mix well.
Divide dough in half; cover half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Cut into 7x1/2-in. strips; place on a baking sheet. Grasp strips at each end and twist in opposite directions, pressing ends onto sheet to help them hold their shape. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes; immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Remove from baking sheet; cool on a wire rack.