Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated jalapeno havarti cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Stir grated cheese into mixture.
  • Whisk eggs with buttermilk and veggie oil in a separate bowl.
  • Stir in cilantro.
  • Stir wet ingredients into cornmeal mixture just until combined.
  • Spoon into well greased 9 inch round or square cake pan.
  • Bake on middle rack of oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • (Substitute cheddar or monterey jack for the havarti, but the havarti is so good!).
  • While great served warm, this bread has more flavour when eaten at room temperature.