Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Description: I can't remember where I got this recipe but have had it for years. I always make this when I have cooked a big pot of pinto beans and ham. It's a nice change from your standard cornbread. My husband does not like cornbread or anything with cornmeal but always looks forward to me making this when we have beans. I have made it often and always get lots of compliments.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 -1 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced fine
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 can creamed corn
• 2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Brown together the ground beef, onion and jalapeno pepper; drain well.
2. In a bowl mix together the cornbread ingredients.
3. Lightly spray a 13 x9 in baking dish with Pam.
4. Pour 1/2 of the cornbread mixture into prepared dish.
5. Top with the meat mixture then sprinkle on the cheese to cover.
6. Pour the remaining cornbread mixture on top.
7. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 45 mins or until the top is lightly browned.