Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10            ounces  coarsley chopped sausage-chorizo -- Italian, or
                        similar
  1                cup  chopped onion
  3        tablespoons  softened butter or margarine
  1                cup  sour cream
  3                     eggs
  1                cup  cornmeal
     3/4           cup  all-purpose flour
  1           teaspoon  baking soda
  1           teaspoon  baking powder
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
  1                cup  milk
  1                cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
  1 1/4           cups  cooked corn

Preparation:

In a heavy skillet, fry the sausage until lightly browned and all fat has been rendered. Remove to drain on paper towels. In 1 tablespoon of remaining fat, saute onions until lightly browned. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the butter, eggs and sour cream. Beat until smooth. Stir in the onion and sausage. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir into the sour cream mixture alternately with milk, cheese and corn. Pour batter into a 12 x 7 inch baking dish Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

1749 Calories (kcal); 73g Total Fat; (37% calories from fat); 55g Protein; 216g Carbohydrate; 696mg Cholesterol; 3231mg Sodium