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cast iron smoky bacon jalapeno popper cornbread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diana Adcock
Yes, IL

Great flavor, just enough jalapeno to make this bread pop in your mouth.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cast iron smoky bacon jalapeno popper cornbread

  • 1/2 lb
    smoky bacon
  • 1/2 c
    diced jalapenos
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    white flour
  • 3/4 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make cast iron smoky bacon jalapeno popper cornbread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a large cast iron skillet in the oven while preheating.
  • 2
    Slice/chop bacon. Set aside. Dice jalapenos. Set aside. Shred cheese. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the vegetable oil, honey, eggs, yogurt and milk.
  • 4
    In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • 5
    In a medium skillet cook the bacon half way through-do NOT cook to crisp.
  • 6
    Remove bacon, reserve bacon fat. You will want 3 tablespoons of fat. Add butter and melt to make 3 tablespoons if needed.
  • 7
    To the dry ingredients add the bacon and diced jalapenos. Toss well to combine.
  • 8
    Add the cheese to the dry ingredients. Toss well to combine.
  • 9
    Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  • 10
    Remove hot cast iron skillet from oven. Pour in the bacon fat and give it a good swirl to coat the bottom of pan.
  • 11
    Using a spatula scrape in the cornbread mixture.
  • 12
    Return skillet to oven and bake for 40 minutes. Using a toothpick check to make sure bread is done. Since ovens vary you may need to cook this for another 5 to 10 minutes.

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