By Julie White

This recipe comes courtesy of my friend Belinda Benson. Cornbread is one of those recipes that everyone likes. The ingredients aren’t exactly low-calorie or healthy, but delicious enough to have once or twice a year. It is great with chili or soups!

Zesty Cornbread

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

1 cup melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs beaten
1/2 cup or 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1 can cream style corn
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Combine butter and sugar until well blended. Add remaining ingredients in order and stir until blended. Grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan and pour into pan. Bake for one hour. Serve plain or with butter and honey!