Two-Pepper Corn Bread

By oakleyj

This moist, pepper studded bread is inspired by the one served at the Metropolis restaurant in Toronto. You can substitute light cream cheese, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 can mild green chilies, drained and diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In bowl, beat cheese with sugar; beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into cheese mixture along with green onions, chilies and red pepper just until combined. Spoon into greased and floured 8 x 4 inch (1.5 L) loaf pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 1 hour or until tester inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Let cool completely on rack.