Preparation:
1. Adjust oven rack to center position; heat oven to 400F. Grate cheese (1 cup) and mince jalapeno peppers (1/4 cup).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine corn, cornmeal, eggs, salt, baking soda, buttermilk, oil, 1/2 cup cheese and peppers.
3. Put butter in a 1 1/2 quart casserole or 9-inch oven-proof frying pan; heat in oven until butter is hot.
4. Pour cornbread mixture into the pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Bake until golden, about 35 minutes. |
