-
Preheat oven to 400° F.
-
Grease 9 x 13 baking dish with 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease.
-
In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
-
In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar.
-
Mix in eggs and sour cream to butter/sugar mixture.
-
With mixer speed on low, add the milk and dry ingredients, a 1/3 at a time, alternating between wet and dry. Do not over mix.
-
Slowly add in green chiles, cheese and 1/2 cup chopped reserved bacon.
-
Pour mixture into greased baking dish.
-
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until browned and a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
-
Cool completely before serving.