Fiesta Funnel Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour, corn meal, picante sauce, milk, and egg in the bowl of a food processor, fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
2. 2
   Heat oil in electric skillet to 375 degrees.
3. 3
   Oil should be at least 1/2 inch deep.
4. 4
   Cover the bottom opening of a funnel with your finger.
5. 5
   Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the funnel. Hold the funnel over the skillet. Remove your finger and move the funnel in a slow, circular motion to form a spiral.
6. 6
   Fry each funnel cake about 1 minute or until edges are golden brown.
7. 7
   Turn the funnel cake over and fry the other side until golden brown.
8. 8
   Drain on absorbent paper. Immediately sprinkle each funnel cake with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
9. 9
   Serve while still warm and crispy.
10. 10
    Makes about 6 funnel cakes.