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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