Ingredients

  • 1 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 c. bacon drippings
  • 1/2 Tbsp. soda
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 lb. hamburger meat
  • 1 c. sweet milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 (No. 3) can cream-style corn
  • 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (optional)

Method

  • Brown hamburger; set aside.
  • Sprinkle cornmeal in greased skillet and brown.
  • Mix all except cheese, onion, peppers and beef together to form batter.
  • Pour 1/2 batter mixture into skillet.
  • On top of this add beef.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar cheese.
  • Sprinkle with chopped onion and pepper.
  • Top with remaining batter and bake 45 minutes in a 350° oven.