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Bacon-Cheddar Hot-Water Cornbread

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Say hello to your new favorite recipe because this Bacon Cheddar Hot Water Cornbread is bound to be it! Try it and see for yourself!

Makes: 1 dozen

Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients
  • 2 cups white cornmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3/4 to 1-1/4 cups boiling water (see note)
  • 8 slices crumbled, cooked bacon
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 minced green onions
  • Vegetable oil
  • Softened butter
Instructions
  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half-and-half and 1 tablespoon oil. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is the consistency of oatmeal. After adding boiling water, stir in 8 slices crumbled, cooked bacon, 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and 4 minced green onions.

  2. Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2-inch; place over medium-high heat. Scoop batter into a 1/4-cup measure; drop into hot oil, and fry in batches 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with softened butter.

Notes

The amount of boiling water needed varies depending n the type of cornmeal used. Stone-ground (coarsely ground) cornmeal requires more liquid.

This recipe is from The Best of Mr. Food Cookbook Series Oxmoor House, Inc. If you would like more recipes like this, click here.

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