SOUTHWESTERN CORN BREAD

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I found this recipe in a cookbook and lightened it up by using skim milk, less oil, egg whites and reduced-fat cheese. It's moist and mildly flavored with canned chilies. -Tena Edyvean of Rapid City, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

Steps:

Place corn in a food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt. , In a small bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Add the cheese, chilies and corn., Pour into a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.