Bacon And Cheese Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. softened margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red chilies (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 cornmeal mixture into a bowl.
Add remaining milk, butter and eggs.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in salt, baking powder and red chilies, 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.