Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup grated Cheddar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and diced
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 whole egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter