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Grandma (Me-Maw) Nichols' Mexican Cornbread Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. yellow cornmeal 3/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 c. bacon drippings or oil
1 c. sweet milk (white homogenized or 2%) 1-16 oz. can cream style corn (2 c.)
1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped 1/2 lb. rat (Colby or longhorn) cheese, grated
1 :Jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (opt.) extra cornmeal and drippings or shortening
Directions:
Directions:
Mix 2 c. cornmeal, eggs, milk, baking soda, salt, drippings and corn.
Saute ground beef. Pat on paper towel to drain grease.
Grease large black skillet (cast iron is good). Sprinkle some cornmeal over it in a thin layer. Brown slightly, Pour 1/2 of the batter in the skillet. Over that sprinkle the cheese evenly, then meat, then onions and finally the peppers (opt.). Pour remaining batter on top Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350º.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20-30 minutes, not including baking time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I helped my husband's Grandmother Nichols make this recipe once. Used some of her terminology in the recipe wording.

 

 

 

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