1 c. corn meal
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 c. cream style corn
1/4 c. oil or bacon drippings
2 eggs
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 c. sour cream or milk
1 sm. jalapeno pepper, minced
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Mix corn meal, soda, salt, onion, garlic, corn oil, sour cream and eggs. Beat well. Spread half of mixture in greased and heated 10-inch iron skillet or pan. Spread pepper and cheese over batter. Cover with remaining batter. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Yield: 10 servings.