CORN AND CHEESE BREAD

Corn And Cheese Bread image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Time 40m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup cream-style corn
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 eggs
Salt to taste, if desired
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup melted white shortening or oil
3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, cornmeal, eggs, salt, baking soda and buttermilk. Stir well and add the shortening and one-half cup of the cheese. Stir to blend.
Meanwhile, put the butter in a nine-inch skillet, preferably of black iron. Place it in the oven and heat until the butter melts without browning.
Pour the batter into the skillet. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake 30 minutes or until the bread is firm and golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram