Jalapeno-Bacon Corn Bread

Submitted by CJAY8248

"This corn bread is so moist and flavorful. It reheats beautifully in the microwave."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 9-12 pieces cornbread
• Serves: 9-12

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1⁄4 cup minced green onion
• 2 -3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3⁄4 cup yogurt
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400*.
2. Cook bacon in frying pan until crispy; drain on paper towels.
3. Pour 2 Tblsp. of bacon grease into 9 inch cast iron skillet or 9 inch square baking pan.
4. Crumble bacon into small bowl;add green onions and peppers.
5. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
6. Beat egg slightly in medium bowl; add yogurt and whisk until smooth. Whisk in milk and butter.
7. Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
8. Stir in bacon mixture.
9. Pour into skillet or baking pan; sprinkle with cheese.
10. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick tests clean.
11. Cut into wedges or squares; serve hot.

Reviews

[Hugo J.]

Great simple receipt, I made it today and it was great. I substituted 1/2 of the yogurt with Sour Cream. The next time I will add some Brown Sugar. I also place in my smoker for an additional 20 mins to give it a smoky flavor and double up on the cheese.

 

[Annacia]

I haven't had cornbread in ages and just couldn't resist when I saw this. I loved that it has NO sugar or any other sweetening. This is the cornbread style that my Texas heritage instilled in me as the way to make it, not sweet. I've never added bacon to cornbread, at least not that I can remember, but it sure is good. Thanks CJAY for a great recipe. I feel like I've gone home for a bit. Made for ZWT 8, Alamo challenge.