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Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread has an irresistible salty, smoky flavor with just a little sweetness from some sugar and corn.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Total45 min
  • Serves10 servings
Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread has a irresistible salty, smokey flavor with just a little sweetness from some corn and sugar. There’s a whole lot of flavor going on here.

Piece of Bacon Cheddar Cornbread on a small plate.
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I love that you get a full pound and a half in a package and nothing beats those super thick slices.

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

I’m a huge believer that bacon makes anything taste better and since it is one of the most versatile ingredients, I always have some in my fridge. Whether it’s with a side of eggs for breakfast, on a BLT sandwich for lunch, wrapped around some grilled chicken for dinner, or even sprinkled on top of a chocolate milkshake for dessert, bacon is never anything less than delicious.

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

Cast Iron Skillet

To make my Bacon Cheddar Cornbread, I start by crisping up lots of bacon in a cast iron pan. Cast Iron is perfect for cooking bacon and its even heat distribution makes wonderfully crispy but moist cornbread.

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

How To Make

Once the bacon is crispy, set it aside but leave a little bacon grease in the pan. It makes the bottom of the cornbread fabulously crisp and flavorful. I mix some of the bacon into the cornbread batter along with some shredded cheddar cheese.

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

Pour the batter into the cast iron pan and then sprinkle the remaining bacon and cheese on top. Pop it in the oven and 30 minutes later you have the most delicious cornbread imaginable.

How To Serve Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

This cornbread goes super well with chili, soups, or stews and I really love it with BBQ Brisket, Spicy Collard Greens, and Creamy Butter Beans.

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

Make It Spicy

If you want your conrbread spicy, add a quarter to a half teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the batter.

Storage

Can be stored at room temperature in an airtight conatiner for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Bacon Cheddar Cornbread

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Originally posted March 21, 2106. Updated with new content.

Ingredients

Equipment 9-inch cast iron pan

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    Slice bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook in a 9-inch cast iron pan until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. 3

    Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from pan.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  5. 5

    Add eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter and stir until combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in corn, half of bacon and half of cheese.

  7. 7

    Pour batter into pan with bacon grease.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top. Bake for about 30 minutes or until feels firm when the top is pressed.

Notes

If you want to make this cornbread spicy, add a little cayenne pepper to the batter.

Nutrition

  • Calories312
  • Carbs32
  • Protein10
  • Fat16
  • Sodium451
  • Fiber2
  • Sugar8

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