3/4 c. or 3 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 1/2 c. flour, all-purpose
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
3 tbsp. green pepper, chopped fine
1/4 c. yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening, melted

Combine first 10 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Combine eggs, milk and shortening; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, 400 degrees. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.