Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3             ounces  sharp cheddar cheese -- grated
  2             medium  jalapeno peppers
  8 1/2         ounces  cream-style corn
  1                cup  yellow cornmeal
  3                     eggs
  1           teaspoon  salt
     1/2      teaspoon  baking soda
     3/4           cup  buttermilk
     1/2           cup  corn oil
  2        tablespoons  butter

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.

Nutritional Information:

287 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (69% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 90mg Cholesterol; 486mg Sodium