Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 3 jalapenos, diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with cast iron skillet inside.
  • Meanwhile, mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese.
  • Remove skillet from oven and rub cooking oil on bottom and sides. Pour half of batter mixture into hot greased iron skillet. Top with 1/2 of cheese. Pour remaining batter over this and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Turn off oven and leave in for 15 additional minutes.