Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped green chilies
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 (8 3/4 oz.) can yellow cream-style corn

Method

  • Heat ungreased muffin pans in 400° oven for 10 minutes. Combine corn meal, soda and salt.
  • Stir in pimiento, cheese, onion, green chilies and garlic.
  • Make a well in center of mixture.
  • Combine eggs, milk and corn.
  • Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Spoon into muffin pans, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from pans immediately.
  • Yields 1 1/2 dozen.