Bacon And Cheese Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. yellow corn meal
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red chiles (optional)
1 c. (6 to 7 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
5 slices bacon, cooked

Preparation

Heat cornmeal and 1 1/4 cups milk over medium heat until thick and dry, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
Spoon corn meal mixture into a bowl.
Add remaining milk, butter and eggs.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in salt, baking powder and chiles, if used. Stir in cheese and bacon.
Pour into a casserole dish or cake pan. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 35 minutes or until cooked through.