New Mexican Spoon Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (No. 300) can cream-style corn
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. melted shortening
1 1/2 c. yellow corn meal
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar (optional)
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 c. grated cheese (mild Cheddar or Longhorn)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except chilies and cheese.
Pour 1/2 batter into a greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
Sprinkle on 1/2 of cheese and chilies.
Add remaining batter and top with cheese and chilies.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Cool slightly and serve.