Corn and Cheese Bread Posted by bettyboop50 April 2001
3 teaspoons plus 1 teaspoon butter melted and divided (or you can use olive oil, your choice) 1 cup white or yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt 2 medium eggs 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup well drained canned corn 3/4 to 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a large cast iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of melted butter (or you can use olive oil).
Combine together , cornmeal, flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, eggs, sugar and remaining butter mixing well. Pour into dry ingredients and barely blend together. Add corn, cheese and onions, stirring just to blend - DO NOT OVERMIX.
Pour into prepared skillet and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
