Description
A heartwarming cornbread recipe made with bacon grease for a smoky flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup bacon grease
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and heat a cast-iron skillet with bacon grease.
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the buttermilk and eggs in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Add the hot bacon grease to the batter and stir gently.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Make sure to preheat the skillet for the best results. Serve with chili or salads for a perfect meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
