Ingredients

1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 packages (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn1 cup whole milk1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, beaten3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornbread mix, salt, baking soda, corn, milk, oil and eggs.

Pour half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the cheese and all of the beef mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Carefully spread remaining batter over top.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.