82462 tex-mex cornbread

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1(8 1/2 oz.) can cream style corn
1cupYellow cornmeal
2Eggs
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBak ing soda
¾cupMilk
cupMelted lard, butter or oil
1(4 oz.) can sweet green chilies, drained & chopped
½cup(2 oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese
2tablespoonsButter

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl mix corn, cornmeal, eggs, salt, baking soda, milk, lard, chilies (if desired) and half of the cheese. Place butter into a 1½ quart casserole or 9" skillet with a heat proof handle. Place into oven and heat for 5 minutes. Pour in cornbread mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for another 40 minutes or until crusty and golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve. Makes 1 (9") round. Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 03-14-95