Cheese Cilantro Cornbread

• cornmeal↗1 1⁄2 cups
• flour↗1⁄2 cup
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sugar↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• grated jalapeno havarti cheese1 1⁄2 cups
• large eggs↗2
• buttermilk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• vegetable oil↗1⁄4 cup
• chopped fresh cilantro1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Stir grated cheese into mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk eggs with buttermilk and veggie oil in a separate bowl.

5. 5

   Stir in cilantro.

6. 6

   Stir wet ingredients into cornmeal mixture just until combined.

7. 7

   Spoon into well greased 9 inch round or square cake pan.

8. 8

   Bake on middle rack of oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

9. 9

   (Substitute cheddar or monterey jack for the havarti, but the havarti is so good!).

10. 10

    While great served warm, this bread has more flavour when eaten at room temperature.