INGREDIENTS: (Serves: 8-10 ppl Time: 45 mins.)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1⁄2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder(optional)
  • 2⁄3 cup half-and-half cream (or use milk)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄3 cup melted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed or 1 cup drained canned corn niblet
  • 1 1⁄2 cups grated havarti cheese (or any other cheese)
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Directions:
  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter a 8 x 8-inch or a 9 x 9-inch square baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl mix together cornmeal with flour, baking powder, garlic powder, milk, eggs, seasoned salt and melted butter until well blended.
  4. Add in onion and creamed corn and thawed corn; mix to combine.
  5. Pour half the batter into prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the layer with grated cheese, red pepper and jalapeno peppers.
  7. Pour the remaining batter on top. Top with red pepper for decoration.
  8. Bake for about 35-45 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (baking time will vary slightly depending on the size of pan used).
  9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.