Skillet Cornbread With Bacon

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 jalapenos, seeded and diced
• 3 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 10 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450 degree f.
• 2 brown chopped bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. add the garlic and jalapeno and saute until softened.
• 3 in a bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper and mix well. in a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. add to dry ingredients and stir just to combine. quickly pour the cornmeal batter into the skillet.
• 4 bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm and golden brown on top. let sit for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board. cut into wedges and serve hot with butter on the side.