Creole Corn Muffins

Creole Corn Muffins
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup yellow corn meal
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted shortening
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
PREPARATION:
Sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar; add corn meal and blend well. Combine beaten egg, milk and melted shortening. Vigorously stir liquids into dry ingredients until all flour is dampened. Add green pepper, onion, and shredded cheese.
Pour batter into greased muffin pans. Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes.Makes 12.