Cornmeal Cheddar Biscuits

These biscuits are easy to whip together and bake up nice. I found this recipe in a Taste of Home book. They are great with ham or turkey dinners. Also good with chili or other favorite soups.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  cold butter
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  cup milk

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is coarse and crumbly.
3. Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened.
4. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve warm with butter.