Hearty Cornbread

What You Need
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 medium green pepper, cut into rings
Make It

PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl; stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Beat egg lightly in medium bowl with wire whisk. Add milk and butter; beat until well blended. Add to cornmeal mixture; mix just until moistened.

POUR into greased 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with pepper rings.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown.