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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Black Skillet Cornbread
Recipe By : TVFN: HOW TO BOIL WATER SHOW #HB8345
Serving Size : 6

1 cup fine cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 Dash salt
1 egg -- lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup frozen corn -- thawed
1 cup grated orange Cheddar cheese
2 pickled jalapenos -- minced
4 tablespoons melted butter

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 to 10-inch cast iron skillet or a 9-inch square pan.

In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a liquid 2-cup measure or a small bowl, mix together the egg and the buttermilk.

Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Add corn, 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese and minced jalapenos. Stir in melted butter and mix gently.

Pour batter into prepared pan and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until broken down and an inserted knife comes out clean.

Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan to a cooling rack.