1 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 (4 oz.) can California green chiles, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 (16 oz.) can cream style corn
1/2 c. shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 c. sifted flour
1 c. sifted yellow corn meal
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Mixing well, add eggs, one at a time. Add chiles, corn and cheese; mix well. Sift flour and corn meal together with baking powder and salt; add to corn mixture. Blend well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Place pan in preheated 350 degree oven and immediately reduce heat to 300 degrees. Bake for 1 hour. Serve warm. Serves 12.