Jalapeno Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. chili powder
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 large egg
1 medium onion, chopped
7 oz. whole kernel corn
4 oz. chopped pimentos
3 1/2 oz. jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 Tbsp. melted margarine
3 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. bottled salsa (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.
Make a well in the center. In a medium bowl, combine next 6 ingredients.
Pour into well of dry mixture. Add margarine and blend in.
Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and bake 5 minutes more to melt cheese.
Serve with salsa or soup, if desired.