2 cups grated Cheddar cheeseInstructions
Brown ground beef and drain. Chop onions and peppers; set aside in separate bowls. Mix together cornmeal, oil, buttermilk, corn, and eggs. Pour half of the cornmeal mixture in a 9-x-13-inch pan. Spread with ground beef, then onions, then cheese, and then jalapeño peppers. Pour remainder of cornmeal mixture on top. Bake at 350° for one hour.
“This recipe was handed down by my mother, Carolyn Dickerson. She gave it to me when I got married 16 years ago. This is a family favorite on both sides of my family. When I fix this, I always fix a big pot of white beans and mashed potatoes. Everybody enjoys it and I hope you do, too.”