CORNBREAD WITH BACON CRUST

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Provided by Peter Reinhart

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 thick-cut bacon slices
1 1/2 cups medium-grind cornmeal
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups frozen corn kernels (unthawed)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Crumble bacon into small pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 12-inch diameter ovenproof skillet with bacon drippings. Whisk cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, honey, and butter in medium bowl. Stir milk mixture into dry ingredients. Mix in corn.
  • Place prepared skillet in oven until very hot, about 10 minutes. Pour batter into skillet. Sprinkle bacon over. Bake cornbread until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in skillet at least 30 minutes. Serve cornbread directly from skillet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. If desired, rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 10 to 15 minutes.

Nana Dekoto
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I highly recommend this cornbread recipe. It's easy to make and so delicious.


Deloyar Hossain
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This cornbread is a must-try for any cornbread lover. It's so delicious, you won't be able to stop eating it.


anik sarker
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect cornbread for my family.


Bar baarta Afgooye
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This is the best cornbread I've ever had. It's so good, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Fida Husain
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I've made this cornbread several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper recipe!


Ayub Ali (FusionCrashedGamer)
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This cornbread is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Roddrae Coward
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I love the bacon crust on this cornbread. It adds a nice touch of smokiness.


ricardo navas
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This cornbread is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ijaz umar Ijaz umar
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Jannat Rimi
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.


Warda Malik
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I made this cornbread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Nantumbwe Doreen
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This cornbread was delicious! The bacon crust added a nice crunch and flavor. I would definitely make it again.