Fiesta Corn Bread

Moister than most corn breads, this flavorful corn bread is enriched with evaporated milk, cheddar cheese and mild green chiles.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Combine flour, cornmeal, cheese, chiles, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl; mix well. Add evaporated milk, vegetable oil and eggs; stir just until moistened. Spread into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; cut into squares. Serve warm.

Makes 24 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 179 Calories from Fat: 79 Total Fat: 8.7 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 29 mg Sodium: 248 mg Carbohydrates: 20.3 g Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g Sugars: 4.2 g Protein: 5.2 g.

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