Ingredients

1 cup fine cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Dash of salt
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup grated orange cheddar cheese
2 pickled jalapenos, minced
4 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 - 10-inch
cast iron skillet or a 9 inch square pan.

In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a liquid 2 cup measure
or a small bowl, mix together the egg and the buttermilk. Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Add
corn, 2/3 cup cheddar cheese and minced jalapenos. Stir in melted butter and mix gently. Pour batter into
prepared pan and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until broken down and an
inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan to a cooling rack