Creating Pimiento Cheese Cornbread is a breeze if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if lumps remain.
5. Add Cheese and Pimientos: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pimientos, and cayenne pepper if using.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
9. Cut and Serve: Cut into squares or triangles and serve warm.

These simple steps will lead you to a wonderfully cheesy and flavorful cornbread that everyone will love!