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Bacon Cheddar Corn Bread

Course: Bread
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups enriched cornmeal
  • 3 TBSP all purpose flour I used GF Bisquick for gluten free
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups milk of your choice and 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. Bacon drippings or melted butter
  • 1 TBSP Honey optional
  • 4 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the shortening in a 10 inch cast iron skillet, and preheat in the oven.
  • In a large bowl sift together the dry ingredients. Stir in the Buttermilk, egg, bacon drippings, Bacon pieces, cheese and honey. Mix until combined well.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased hot skillet, and place back in oven.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with butter.

Gluten Free

  • Use gluten free corn meal and flour mix.