Jalapeno Corn Bread

• 1 (8.25 ounce) can cream-style corn

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 3/4 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup corn oil

• 3 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

• 3 eggs

• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the center position in oven.

2. Mix cream-style corn, cornmeal, buttermilk, corn oil, Cheddar cheese, eggs, jalapeno peppers, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.

3. Put butter into a 9-inch square baking dish.

4. Melt butter in preheated oven, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Pour corn bread batter into the baking dish over melted butter.

6. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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