2 1/2 c Water
2 ts Salt
4 tb Butter
1 pn White pepper
1 c Fine yellow cornmeal
1 c Buttermilk
5 Eggs
1/3 c Cream
1 c Corn kernels
1 c Diced red bell peppers
1/2 ts Crushed chiltepin (little
-red chili
Peppers) use flakes if you
-like; my guess
Chopped cilantro; for
-garnish
1. Bring the water, salt, butter and white pepper to a simmer. Slowly add
the cornmeal and continue to simmer stirring until it is very thick and
coats the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat in the remaining ingredients
and pour into a greased 9xI2-inch baking dish. Bake until set and browned,
30 to 45 minutes. Garnish each serving with chopped cilantro. Hint: Any
leftovers can he cooled and used as a stuffing for chicken or pork.
Yields
8 Servings