Mexican Corn Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbs sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 can (8¾ ounces) cream-style corn
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbs chopped green pepper
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
3. Combine remaining ingredients, and add to dry and stir only until moistened.
4. Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan or 10-inch heavy skillet.
5. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until bread is golden brown and tests done.

Original recipe called for ½ cup of oil, but we have found that to be a bit too much.

Adapted from Taste of Home.