1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3/4 lb. sharp cheddar cheese
2 c. plain yellow cornmeal
2 c. buttermilk
2 cans yellow creamed corn
3 med. onions
6-8 whole jalapeno peppers, stems removed
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. bacon drippings
4 lg. eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fry ground beef and crumble. (Eliminate as much of the grease as possible.) Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside. Grease a 9"x13"x2" baking pan with one tablespoon of the bacon drippings.

Chop the onions and jalapeno peppers and set aside. (May be done together in a food processor.) Combine cornmeal, buttermilk, cream corn, eggs, baking soda, salt and remaining bacon drippings in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. Pour about one half of this mixture into the baking pan. Spread the ground beef evenly over the cornmeal mixture. Spread the onions and peppers evenly over the ground beef. Sprinkle cheese over the onions and peppers. Pour remaining cornmeal mixture on top making sure all of the cheese is covered.

Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown. Will serve 6. Note the quantity of peppers can be increased, decreased or even eliminated to suit one's tolerance.