FARMER'S CHEESE CORNBREAD

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Another recipe cut from the newspaper. I've always used ricotta when making this and my family absolutely loves it.

Provided by HappyMommy1422

Categories Breads

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

7/8 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup minced red bell pepper
2/3 cup minced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups farmer cheese or 2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs, such as parsley and thyme
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F Butter two 2-by-8-by-4-inch loaf pans.
Heat the butter in a small skillet over low heat.
Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Set aside.
Beat the farmer’s cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add the milk and eggs one at a time and beat until each is incorporated.
Add the bell pepper mixture and beat until combined.
Combine the corn meal, flour, sugar, herbs, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
Reduce the speed on the mixer to low.
Slowly add the corn meal mixture until combined.
Divide the batter between the 2 loaf pans and bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden.
Allow to cool 30 minutes before inverting the pan to remove the bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2224.6, Fat 88.1, SaturatedFat 51.3, Cholesterol 425.9, Sodium 1551.6, Carbohydrate 307.8, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 111.8, Protein 58.1