Ingredients

• 2 cups of cold water
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 Packs of sazon seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups of yellow cornmeal
• 2 cup of mild Cheddar cheese
• vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Pour water, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sazon seasoning into a sauce pan bring to a boil.
2. Lower heat, add cornmeal slowly, stir to avoid creating lumps. Keep stirring, & continue cooking on low heat.
3. Remove from heat, add the cheese & blend well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Put a tsp of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Place on flat surface, roll into long sticks.
4. Place corn sticks on a tray, cover with wax paper & put in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Heat oil in deep fryer, fry the corn sticks until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil.

Recommended cookbook: Puerto Rican Cookery