I avoid the bacon grease too, but here's how I make a not too unhealthy corn bread:
1-1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup corn meal
1 cup skim or low-fat milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt (reduce or omit for low sodium)
Use an 8" or 9" sqaure pan, or a standards dozen-size muffin tin
Bake at 400 degrees 20-25 minutes for pan, 15-20 minutes for muffins
Serve with your favorite chili beans, either con carne or vegetarian...