OKRA AND POTATOES SUPREME - The Southern Lady Cooks

Name: OKRA AND POTATOES SUPREME - The Southern Lady Cooks
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen cut okra or about 1 1/2 cups fresh okra, chopped; 5 slices bacon, cooked (save drippings); 1/2 cup chopped regular onion or green onion; 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 to 1 cup oil (I use the leftover bacon drippings combined with Canola Oil to make one cup); Pinch cayenne; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Optional