FIESTA CORN BREAD

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I love this bread-it's my most requested recipe and has won blue ribbons at county fairs in three different states.-Jean K Irving, Thousand Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in corn (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the cheeses, chilies and pimientos. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.