Mexican Corn Bread

Name: Mexican Corn Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 c. yellow cornmeal; 2 eggs; 2 c. creamed corn; 1 c. milk; 1/2 c. bacon drippings; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
2 c. creamed corn
1 c. milk
1/2 c. bacon drippings
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda

Directions

1

Grate Cheddar cheese; chop onion and jalapeno peppers; brown beef and drain well.
2

Mix and set aside: cornmeal, eggs, corn, milk, bacon drippings (very essential for flavor), salt and soda. Preheat oven to 325°.
3

Grease bottom of cast-iron skillet; cover bottom with corn meal and brown slightly on top of stove.
4

Pour 1/2 batter into skillet; layer cheese, meat, onions and peppers. Cover with remaining batter and bake 45 to 50 minutes.