Bacon And Green Chili Cornbread
["8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled", "1/2 c. chopped green onions, sauteed in bacon drippings", "2 c. self-rising cornmeal", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder", "1 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. buttermilk", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, undrained", "1 Tbsp. shortening"]
["Combine cornmeal, salt and garlic powder.", "Add buttermilk and eggs; stir well.", "Stir in bacon, onions and chilies.", "Place shortening in 10-inch skillet.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Great with soups!"]
["bacon", "green onions", "cornmeal", "salt", "garlic powder", "buttermilk", "eggs", "green chilies", "shortening"]