1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
1/4 c. melted butter or bacon grease
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. minced onions
1/4 c. minced jalapenos

Melt butter or bacon grease in iron skillet or baking dish.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Add beaten egg and milk. Mix well. Add melted butter or grease. Mixture should be a thick batter, but pourable. Add onions, jalapenos and cheese. Stir. Lightly sprinkle bottom of baking dish or skillet with cornmeal and preheat pan. This will make a crispy bottom on the cornbread. Pour in batter.

Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

For a main dish casserole, brown 1 pound hamburger, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Drain grease from meat and pour meat into center of cornbread batter before baking. Cornbread will rise up around meat. Slice and serve with salsa and salad.