"This cornbread is perfect for a meal of beans or to go with greens. The smoky bacon and cheddar cheese add texture and flavor to the cornbread...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup canola oil plus a few teaspoons for the skillet (or use a similar flavorless vegetable oil)
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4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained, crumbled, 2 teaspoons of the drippings reserved for the skillet
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1 1/2 cups stone ground cornmeal, about 7 1/2 ounces
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1/2 cupall-purpose flour, 2 1/4 ounces
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded Cheddar cheese, mild or sharp
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 cupsbuttermilk