Southern Bacon Cheddar Cornbread
Bacon and cheddar cheese make this Southern cornbread savory, smoky, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 ½ cups cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, mild or sharp
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until it is browned and crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, then crumble it and set it aside. Pour off the drippings, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons in the skillet for the next step.6 strips bacon
- Place the skillet in the oven to heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bacon with the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and shredded cheese. Stir to blend; set aside.1 1/2 cups cornmeal | 1/2 cup all-purpose flour | 1 tsp salt | 2 tsp baking powder | 1/2 tsp baking soda | 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- In a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil with the eggs and buttermilk. Whisk to blend thoroughly.1/4 cup vegetable oil | 2 large eggs | 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- When the oven has come to temperature, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and place it on a trivet.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until well blended. Immediately pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet; return the skillet to the oven.
- Bake the cornbread for 22 to 25 minutes, or until nicely browned and crusty around the edges.
- Remove to a rack to cool slightly before slicing.
Tip: Mix the batter just until combined. Overmixing can make cornbread tougher.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 287IUCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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