Mexican Cornbread

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 cup (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp bacon drippings
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 7 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
• 4 oz. can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 Tbsp chopped jalapenos (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

combine cornmeal, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. add remaining
ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. spoon into a
greased 10" round cake pan or cast iron skillet. bake at 350 for 45 minutes
or until golden brown