Cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. milk
1/4 c. bacon drippings
2 eggs
1 (1 lb.) can white or golden cream style corn
1 lb. ground beef
4 hot green chilies, diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 lb. shredded American process cheese

Combine 1 cup cornmeal, salt, soda, milk, bacon drippings, eggs and corn in bowl; blend well. Brown ground beef with chilies. Mix onion and cheese; set aside.

Grease a 10" oven proof skillet and sprinkle bottom with cornmeal. Pour in half the cornmeal mixture. Sprinkle with half the onion and cheese mixture. Spread with meat mixture and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining cornmeal batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Makes 6 servings.