Central Illinois is one of the major corn and pork producing areas of the country, so this bread is naturally a favorite here. I dress up the batter with corn, onion and cheese, and then I top it with poppy seeds and bacon. —Carol Roper, Litchfield, Illinois
Ingredients
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated onion
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon, poppy seeds if desired and paprika. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.