Ingredients

  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. milk
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 c. bacon drippings
  • 3 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 lb. ground meat
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 can cream-style corn
  • 1/2 lb. shredded Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Mix together all ingredients except onion, meat and cheese. Saute onion and meat together.
  • Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into a greased, large, deep black skillet (10 1/2-inch). Alternate layers of meat and cheese.
  • Top with remaining cornmeal mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes.