""Sweet/savory hybrids can be tricky sometimes but I think this worked beautifully. We are talking about bacon, cheese, and onions after all, so it wasn't that big of a shock. The way the chipotle-spiced maple syrup brought everything together was a risk well rewarded."..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces bacon, chopped
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1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup cornmeal
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 1/3 cups milk
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2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 cup warm maple syrup, or to taste
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1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or to taste
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon butter