Mexican Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
2 c. creamed corn
1 c. milk
1/2 c. bacon drippings
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Grate Cheddar cheese; chop onion and jalapeno peppers; brown beef and drain well.
Mix and set aside: cornmeal, eggs, corn, milk, bacon drippings (very essential for flavor), salt and soda. Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease bottom of cast-iron skillet; cover bottom with corn meal and brown slightly on top of stove.
Pour 1/2 batter into skillet; layer cheese, meat, onions and peppers. Cover with remaining batter and bake 45 to 50 minutes.