Goat Cheese and Chive Cornbread

I love cornbread! This is a sophisticated and delicious variation of cheesy cornbread! From Celebrate magazine.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup yellow cornmeal
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 2  ounces  goat cheese, crumbled
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh chives

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Pour vegetable oil into a 10" cast iron skillet to depth of 1/8". Place in oven and heat until oil and skillet are hot.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add buttermilk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and egg, stirring until combined. Stir in goat cheese and chives. Pour mixture over hot oil in skillet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.