Mexican Corn Bread
["1 c. corn meal", "1/2 tsp. soda", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. milk", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. bacon drippings", "1 can creamed corn", "1 large onion", "2 garlic cloves", "1 jalapeno pepper (optional)", "1 c. grated Cheddar cheese"]
["Chop garlic, onions and peppers very finely.", "Add all ingredients, except cheese.", "Use bacon drippings in skillet.", "Pour 1/2 of mixture into pan.", "Add cheese and add remaining batter. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["corn meal", "soda", "salt", "milk", "eggs", "bacon", "corn", "onion", "garlic", "pepper", "Cheddar cheese"]