Authentic Tex Mex Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• beaten
• 1 cup yellow self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 12 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos or 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
3. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.
4. Pour batter into greased pan.
5. Bake at 450 for 25 to 30 mintes or until golden brown.
6. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
7. Serve warm.