Chop 1 (4 oz.) can jalapeno peppers. Mix with 1/2 lb. grated sharp cheese and set aside. Combine and sift together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3 teaspoon baking powder. Add 1 egg and 1 cup milk to dry ingredients. Combine 1/2 cup salad oil and 1 cup cottage cheese. Add to cornmeal mixture. Stir lightly. Pour 1/2 mixture into 9 x 12 glass baking dish. Sprinkle cheese and peppers over that. Top with remaining batter, covering all cheese and peppers. Bake 30 to 40 minutes in preheated 400 degree oven. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.