MEXICAN CORNBREAD 
1/2 - 1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. chopped onion
4 jalapeno peppers, chopped (use less for milder)
1/2 - 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
#303 can creamed corn
1 c. yellow corn meal
1/2 c. bacon drippings

Saute ground beef in skillet. Drain on paper towel. Cook until soft in skillet the onion and peppers. Grate cheese and set aside. For batter, mix well the eggs, milk, soda, salt, corn, corn meal and bacon drippings. Grease a large iron skillet and sprinkle corn meal and brown it in oven. While skillet is very hot, pour half the batter in. Sprinkle meat, cheese, onions and peppers over top. Pour remaining batter over this. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes prior to turning out of skillet.

 

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