Cheddar Cornbread

Whether you're making it to go with chili, top a casserole, go into a classic Southern Thanksgiving dressing, or even just fill out a plate at a potluck, cornbread is a delight. 

And we like it here any which way: sweet, savory, even spicy. But this Cheddar-infused cornbread may just take top billing. It's a simple recipe—self-rising cornmeal mix works just fine, and takes a bit of the fuss out. But freshly grated Cheddar, both stirred into the batter and then sprinkled on top, where it gets toasted and just a little burnt, takes a near perfect food and makes it into something we dream about. 

Do yourself a favor and get a really good sharp Cheddar for this one, like Tillamook or Cabot's extra sharp. We think you'll agree it's worth it.