1 c. yellow cornmeal
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. dairy sour cream (see note)
1/3 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. melted butter
6 slices bacon, cooked, drained & crumbled
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl beat egg slightly. Add sour cream, milk, butter and bacon and mix well. Pour moist ingredients into dry ingredients and blend thoroughly. Spread evenly in buttered 8" square pan. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with a steaming bowl of homecooked pinto beans for a high protein, delicious meal!

NOTE: You may substitute yogurt (plain, skim) for lower calories and cholesterol and achieve the same texture.