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COLLEEN’S KICKOFF CORNBREAD SQUARES
 
Makes 8 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
nonstick cooking spray
1         package corn muffin mix, plus ingredients to make mix
1         small onion, thinly sliced
1/2       cup red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2       cup green pepper, thinly sliced
1         teaspoon oregano
1 1/2     cup reduced-fat mild Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare corn muffin mix batter as directed on package. Spray 8-inch square or round pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into pan. Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Do not remove cornbread from pan.

While bread is baking, heat skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add onions and peppers; sauté until soft. Stir in oregano; set aside.

Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over baked bread; top with vegetable mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Cut into 2 inch squares to serve.

Yield: 1 (2-inch) square, per serving
 
Nutrition Facts per serving for main dish recipe
 
Calories                     190
Total Fat                    8 g
Saturated Fat             4 g
Cholesterol                15 mg
Sodium                      470 mg
Calcium                     20%

Daily Value
Protein                      8 g (5 g dairy protein)
Carbohydrate             24 g
Dietary Fiber               2 g