Cheesy Corn Bread
3 ounces low fat, mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 tablespoons sliced scallion greens
1 tablespoon margarine
1 8 1/2 OZ. box of cornbread mix (select a mix that does not contain lard)
1/3 Cup skim milk
l whole egg
1/2 Cup frozen kernel corn
2-3 drops hot pepper sauce
vegetable oil spray
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt margarine and place in a medium bowl. Add cornbread mix, milk and egg, stirring just until evenly blended. Do not overstir. Stir in cheese, scallions, corn and hot pepper sauce. Spray a pie plate with vegetable oil spray and spread mixture evenly in the pie plate. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5-lO minutes before slicing.
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition per serving: calories 174, percent calories from fat 21%, sodium 570 mg, cholesterol 31 mg.