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// Preheat the over to 400°F. Place an ungreased 12-inch cast-iron pan in the oven for 15 minutes.

// In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Set aside.

// In a small saucepan, melt 7 tablespoons of the butter and add the cream cheese and cheddar. Stir slowly over low heat until creamy and combined.

// Add the cheese and butter mixture to the dry ingredients, then pour in the milk-and-egg mixture. Stir to combine but don't over stir. The batter should be thick but pourable.

// Using potholders, and being careful not to burn yourself, carefully remove the pan from the over and drop the 1 remaining tablespoon of butter into the hot pan. Tilt the pan around until the butter melts and coats the bottom. Immediately pour in the batter, scrapping down the sides of the bowl with a flexible spatula.

// Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the middle of the bread comes out clean.