Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. corn meal
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimentos, drained (optional)
  • 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped green chilies
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 (8 3/4 oz.) canned cream corn

Method

  • Heat ungreased muffin pans in 400° oven for 10 minutes. Combine cornmeal, soda and salt in a bowl.
  • Stir in next five ingredients.
  • Make a well in the center.
  • Combine milk, corn and eggs.
  • Add to dry ingredients, stirring until moist.
  • Spoon into muffin pan 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Makes 1 1/2 to 2 dozen.