Mexican Cornbread

Name: Mexican Cornbread
Ingredients: 1 c. cornmeal plus 2 Tbsp.; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. cream-style corn; 7/8 c. buttermilk; 2 eggs (1 large egg okay); 4 oz. grated cheese; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 1/2 Tbsp. seeded, chopped jalapeno peppers from jar; 3 Tbsp. bacon drippings

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. cornmeal plus 2 Tbsp.
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 c. cream-style corn
7/8 c. buttermilk
2 eggs (1 large egg okay)
4 oz. grated cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 Tbsp. seeded, chopped jalapeno peppers from jar
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Directions

1

Mix cornmeal and salt.
2

Add soda to buttermilk and combine with cornmeal.
3

Add eggs and mix thoroughly.
4

Heat bacon grease in 9-inch iron skillet or 8-inch square pan.
5

Pour half of batter into pan, sprinkle half of cheese over it, then pour in rest of batter.
6

Top with rest of cheese.
7

Bake at about 400° for about 35 minutes.