Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
  • 4 oz. aged Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • chopped jalapeno or red pepper flakes
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Method

  • Stir 1 cup milk into cornmeal in saucepan; cook, stirring, over medium heat until consistency of thickened mush.
  • Remove from heat; stir in remaining milk, 1 tablespoon butter, cheese, baking powder, salt and chopped pepper or pepper flakes.
  • Stir until cheese melts and blends well with mixture.
  • Stir in beaten egg. Spoon into well-greased 1-quart casserole.
  • Bake in preheated 325° for 45 minutes.
  • Top with remaining butter.
  • Great when served hot as a main dish.