Cheesy Cornbread Rounds

Cheesy Cornbread Rounds

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
3/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350  Grease an 8 in square pan  In a large skillet, melt butter; remove from heat and stir in sugar.  Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended.  In small bowl combine buttermilk and baking soda; add to mixture in skillet.  Stir in cornmeal, flour, cheese, and salt until blended; a few lumps should remain.  Pour batter into prepared baking pan.  Bake 30 to 40 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

* Cheese and buttermilk add a gourmet touch!  Cut the bread in round instead of squares for a fun eye catching way to serve this dish.