Patti Song’s Cheddar Cheese Cornbread

Patti Song’s Cheddar Cheese Cornbread

Serves 10 -12

TIP: You can substitute milk for the half-and-half and vegetable oil for the butter, if you prefer.

3/4 cup half-and-half

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

3 cans (4 ounce-size) mild green chilies, drained

1 box (15 ounces) cornbread mix (such as Trader Joe’s)

1 bag (12 ounces or 2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350F. Coat an 8-by-8 baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine half-and-half, butter, egg and chilies. Fold in cornbread mix until combined. Pour half of mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with ½ of the cheese. Add rest of mixture; top with 1 cup cheese. Bake 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake 10 minutes.