1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (15 oz.) cans chili with beans
1 (8 oz.) pkg. corn muffin mix
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. shortening
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped, drained

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In skillet, cook onion in shortening for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, corn and chili; mix well. Pour into 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions; stir cheese into batter. Spoon batter mixture around edge of baking dish. Bake 30 minutes.