Mexican Cornbread

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup yellow cornmeal
 * ⅔ cup unsifted all-purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¾ cup dairy sour cream
 * 2 eggs
 * ¼ cup Crisco oil
 * 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces), divided
 * 1 can (8¾ ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
 * 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Oil 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
 * 3) Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in small mixing bowl. Set aside.
 * 4) Blend sour cream, eggs and Crisco oil in medium mixing bowl.
 * 5) Add cornmeal mixture, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, corn and chilies. Mix well.
 * 6) Pour into prepared pan.
 * 7) Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
 * 8) Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
 * 9) Cut into squares and serve warm.