1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg
2 tbsp. bacon drippings
4 jalapeno peppers
4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese

Mix all but last 2 ingredients in bowl. Pour half of mixture into ungreased 8x8 inch baking dish. Slice peppers and scatter on mixture in pan. Sprinkle grated cheese over mixture in pan. Spread remaining mix over cheese covering as much as possible. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.