Cornbread with Bacon Crust

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cornbread with Bacon Crust
45 min.
16
176kcal

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Welcome to a delightful twist on a classic favorite: Cornbread with Bacon Crust! This recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the comforting, slightly sweet flavor of cornbread, enhanced by the savory crunch of crispy bacon. Imagine serving this golden, fluffy cornbread at your next gathering, where it will surely become the star of the show!

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this dish for a crowd of 16, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or festive occasions. Each slice is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring the sweetness of honey and corn, balanced by the rich, smoky essence of bacon. And at only 176 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

This cornbread is not only delicious but also versatile. It pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or can be enjoyed on its own as a snack. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering Cornbread with Bacon Crust. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons agave nectar 
  • 1.5 cups flour 
  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cups corn kernels frozen (unthawed)
  • 1.5 cups cornmeal 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted
  • 1.7 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in large skillet over mediumheat until crisp.
  2. Drain on paper towels.Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings fromskillet. Crumble bacon into small pieces.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 12-inch diameterovenproof skillet with bacondrippings.
  4. Whisk cornmeal and next 4ingredients in large bowl.
  5. Whisk milk, eggs,honey, and butter in medium bowl. Stir milkmixture into dry ingredients.
  6. Mix in corn.
  7. Place prepared skillet in oven untilvery hot, about 10 minutes.
  8. Pour batter intoskillet.
  9. Sprinkle bacon over.
  10. Bake cornbreaduntil golden and tester inserted into centercomes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool inskillet at least 30 minutes.
  11. Serve cornbreaddirectly from skillet. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 8 hours ahead. If desired, rewarmuncovered in 350°F oven 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein11.66%
Fat22.18%
Carbs66.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.03
Glycemic Load
14.04
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.1643478507581%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.99kcal
8.8%
Fat:4.38g
6.74%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.81%
Carbohydrates:29.42g
9.81%
Net Carbohydrates:27.28g
9.92%
Sugar:7.29g
8.1%
Cholesterol:41.69mg
13.9%
Sodium:291.65mg
12.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.18g
10.37%
Selenium:8.46µg
12.09%
Phosphorus:116.84mg
11.68%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.14%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.29%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.23%
Folate:39.76µg
9.94%
Calcium:86.27mg
8.63%
Fiber:2.14g
8.55%
Iron:1.31mg
7.29%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.12%
Vitamin B3:1.33mg
6.65%
Magnesium:25.85mg
6.46%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.59%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.56%
Potassium:142.41mg
4.07%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.73%
Copper:0.07mg
3.43%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.29%
Vitamin A:144.76IU
2.9%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.81%
Vitamin C:1mg
1.21%
Vitamin K:1.18µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious