Ingredients

  • 18 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder or less (if desired)
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. drained whole kernel corn
  • 1 c. hickory smoked cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 14 oz. can chopped chili peppers
  • 1/2 c. chopped or sliced ripe olives

Method

  • Corn muffin mix is the base of a colorful cornbread, textured and flavored with the additions of corn, smoked cheese, chili peppers and ripe olives.
  • In the Toledo Blade test, this recipe was baked in a loaf pan to yield attractive slices.