TEXAS JALAPENO CORNBREAD 
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
4 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded, diced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1 tbsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. solid shortening, melted
1 (4 oz.) can green chiles, diced and drained
1/2 c. cooked corn kernels

Prepare an 8 inch square baking pan by oiling and lightly flouring it.

In large bowl, beat egg, milk and shortening together. Sift flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt together and stir into egg mixture, mix well. Stir in cheese, chilies, jalapeno(s), corn and onion.

Pour into prepared pan and bake until it tests done and is lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Cut into 4x2 inch rectangles. Goes great with chili.

 

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