Indian Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Shred 1 pound (2 cups) Cheddar cheese.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Chop 1 medium onion and bell pepper.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Brown 1 pound ground meat in an iron skillet; empty all meat and grease out of skillet. Mix in a mixing bowl:
6. 6
   1 c cornmeal, 1 (16 oz) can creamed corn, 1 c milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp soda.
7. 7
   Pour 1/3 meal mixture into skillet.
8. 8
   Put meat, onions, pepper, then cheese, being careful not to let cheese touch sides.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated 425° oven for 55 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Let cool in pan 10 - 15 minutes for cheese to set before cutting.
11. 11
    Then cut in pan, or turn out on plate.