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Cheesy Corn Bread

Name: Cheesy Corn Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 3 cups 2% milk; 4 eggs, room temperature, beaten; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

18 servings

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023

What could be more fun for a Southwestern or a cowboy theme party than corn bread shaped like cactus? Cheddar cheese mixed in makes it even more special. Guests will want seconds. -Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup shortening
3 cups 2% milk
4 eggs, room temperature, beaten
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and eggs; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 303 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Cheesy Corn Bread

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