FLAVORFUL MEXICAN CORNBREAD

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This tasty corn bread is easy to mix up. I serve it often with a meal or hearty bowl of soup as an alternative to rolls. Cheddar cheese makes it specially flavorful, and the diced peppers add nice color. -Esther Shank, Harrisonville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, corn, oil, onion and green pepper. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese., Pour into a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet or 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.