Spice Kickin' Cast Iron Cornbread!

crazycookinmama's Note:

This is something I concocted at home one night. My husband is a super big spicy guy, and things can't get hot enough for him. I threw this together and it turned out sooooooooo good. Adjust seasonings to your comfort level. You get a huge "kick" of heat, but it's like a flavor explosion in your mouth. Hope ya like it. I have a cast iron "hoe cake" sort of pan. It's got 6 small rectangles in it, and it made 10 small cakes. But feel free to just dump it in your cast iron skillet and cook!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg , Beaten
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped crisped bacon
• 1 green onion , chopped
• ½ jalapeno , chopped very fine
• 6 -8 tablespoons bacon grease , for pan (It Really Is A Key Ingredient)

Directions:

1. Heat your oven to 425°, grease your cast iron pan well with bacon grease, and put the pan into the oven to get hot.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix all your dry ingredients.
3. Add cooked bacon, green onion, jalapeno, mix well.
4. Then add the milk, egg, and vegetable oil.
5. Carefully pour the mixture into the pan, and cook for 20 minutes.