Mexican Corn Bread
["1 1/2 c. corn meal", "1 c. cream-style corn", "1 hot pepper (optional)", "1 tsp. salt", "3 eggs, well beaten", "3/4 c. cooking oil", "1 c. buttermilk", "1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped", "1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese"]
["Mix together all ingredients except cheese.", "Pour half the mixture into well-greased pan.", "Sprinkle with cheese.", "Add other half of mixture.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 45 minutes."]
["corn meal", "cream-style corn", "hot pepper", "salt", "eggs", "cooking oil", "buttermilk", "bell pepper", "Cheddar cheese"]