THE CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

50 minutes to prepare serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 (8.5 oz.) box corn muffin mix
1 (13.25 oz.) can whole corn kernels, undrained
1 (13.25 oz.) can creamed corn
1 large egg
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt…

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350º F.
Combine melted butter, corn muffin mix, corn (regular and creamed corn), egg and 1 cup cheddar cheese in a 9×13-inch baking dish, mixing until fully combined.
Spoon sour cream over corn mixture, then gently swirl it in using a knife or tooth pick.
Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Place baking dish in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until center is cooked through and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and serve hot.