everything tastes better with bacon cornbread

Corning, CA
Updated on Aug 6, 2014

We all know that everything tastes better with bacon. This cornbread is no exception. The subtle flavor of the peanut butter compliments the saltiness of the bacon.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (see note below)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings, reserved from frying bacon, or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 pound bacon (approx. 8 slices) cooked, crumbled

How To Make everything tastes better with bacon cornbread

  • Step 1
    Fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel and crumble well. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon grease.
  • Step 2
    In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  • Step 3
    To the dry ingredients in the bowl, add eggs, peanut butter, 1/4 cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil and milk; mix to incorporate. Stir in crumbled bacon.
  • Step 4
    Heat oven to 425ºF. Pour 1 Tablespoon reserved bacon drippings into a 10" cast iron skillet or 9" square baking pan. Swirl around to cover bottom and sides of skillet or pan. Place into the oven while preheating.
  • Step 5
    When oven has reached 425º, carefully remove skillet or pan. It will be VERY hot. Quickly pour in cornbread batter and return pan to oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan.
  • Step 6
    Note: If a sweeter cornbread is desired, add 1-2 additional Tablespoons of sugar, or until desired sweetness is reached.

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