Cheddar Cheese Cornbread

Down-home goodness and a great cheese flavour!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup yellow cornmeal
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups buttermilk
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
• 1  cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Generously butter an 8 inch square baking pan.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar (if using) baking soda and salt.
4. Mix in the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter.
5. Stir in the corn kernels and cheese and scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly in pan before serving.