Quick N' Easy Cheesy Meat Sticks

Sam3 · February 08, 2012, 04:02:11 AM

Great looking sticks Kevin. I like the additions you made to the Legg #116. Were you happy with that combination of ingredients?

pensrock · February 08, 2012, 06:15:13 AM

Great looking sticks, good job. :)

Kevin A · February 08, 2012, 09:11:44 AM

Quote from: Sam3 on February 08, 2012, 04:02:11 AM
Great looking sticks Kevin. I like the additions you made to the Legg #116. Were you happy with that combination of ingredients?

Sam, the #116 by itself makes a pretty good stick, but the additional 'stuff' I added just kicked it up a notch.

First, the sharp cheddar is great! The boys say "you can really taste it"—which is a good thing. ;) One pound was plenty.

The BBQ sauce made 'em a bit sweeter which really goes well with the smokiness. I could've even added more than I did.

The ECA gave the sticks that nice 'tang' that is definitely 'there' but not so much as to overwhelm & cause face-pucker.

Re: the Sriracha— I only used 1/4 cup as I was a bit cautious to not make these too hot. Very subtle heat. Me, personally, I'd add MORE because I like a more prominent BURN. However, I'm in the minority regarding 'hot sticks' in my household, so 'mildly hot' will have to do.

-Kevin

Sam3 · February 08, 2012, 09:43:58 AM

Quote from: Kevin A on February 08, 2012, 09:11:44 AM
Quote from: Sam3 on February 08, 2012, 04:02:11 AM
Great looking sticks Kevin. I like the additions you made to the Legg #116. Were you happy with that combination of ingredients?
Sam, the #116 by itself makes a pretty good stick, but the additional 'stuff' I added just kicked it up a notch.

First, the sharp cheddar is great! The boys say "you can really taste it"—which is a good thing. ;) One pound was plenty.

The BBQ sauce made 'em a bit sweeter which really goes well with the smokiness. I could've even added more than I did.

The ECA gave the sticks that nice 'tang' that is definitely 'there' but not so much as to overwhelm & cause face-pucker.

Re: the Sriracha— I only used 1/4 cup as I was a bit cautious to not make these too hot. Very subtle heat. Me, personally, I'd add MORE because I like a more prominent BURN. However, I'm in the minority regarding 'hot sticks' in my household, so 'mildly hot' will have to do.

-Kevin

Good stuff Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

OU812 · February 08, 2012, 11:19:41 AM

Them there sticks look great Kevin!

viper125 · February 08, 2012, 11:53:10 AM

Great looking and i'll bet great tasting sticks.

bundy · February 08, 2012, 06:52:25 PM

GREAT PRESENTATION KEVIN !! wish I could do that :-X Could you send me a 2# sample?????????

Kevin A · February 11, 2012, 06:17:58 PM

Well, the sticks are now...GONE, GONE, GONE!!!

Only about 5 days later, and between the boys & me, nearly 8 pounds of these cheesy sticks are history. :'(

Dang, it feels good though to put in the effort, time & expense and to have it so well appreciated!

Bigger batch next time!

-Kevin

Gone...but not forgotten..... :)

wyrman · February 11, 2012, 09:52:45 PM

Those look so good Kevin. I need to get some containers like you have,

viper125 · February 12, 2012, 05:49:42 AM

I've been buying our coffee in the plastic screw on top containers. Great for stuff like this.

Kevin A · February 12, 2012, 08:13:20 AM

Quote from: wyrman on February 11, 2012, 09:52:45 PM
Those look so good Kevin. I need to get some containers like you have,

From Costco....

sparky1 · February 12, 2012, 08:31:27 AM

wow, simply fantastic job. those looked so good. how much would it cost to ship one of those containers to california. that sure looks like good stuff to me.

Kevin A · February 12, 2012, 08:50:56 AM

Quote from: sparky1 on February 12, 2012, 08:31:27 AMhow much would it cost to ship one of those containers to california. that sure looks like good stuff to me.

Sparky, probably not much....as I live in Nor Cal. :) ;)

-Kevin