Skillet Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices lean bacon
1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 c. chopped green onions
1/2 c. fresh or thawed corn
1/4 c. chopped, seeded, mild, green chilies
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Preparation

In 9-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon, over medium-low heat, until crisp.
Remove bacon; drain on paper towel.
Crumble and reserve.
In cup, reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
Discard remaining fat.