Mexican Spoon Bread

Mexican Spoon Bread

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• One 15- ounce can cream- style corn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1 to 2 ounces chopped pimientos
• 11⁄2 cups shredded Cheddar
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk in a small bowl. 
3. Combine the cornmeal, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. 
4. Stir in the corn, milk mixture, and salt. 
5. Add the green onions, pimientos, jalapeños, and Cheddar; mix well.
6. Heat the bacon drippings in a large cast- iron skillet. 
7. Pour in the batter. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown.