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Skillet Bacon Cornbread
Skillet Bacon Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food baked in the oven in a warm cast iron skillet. Enjoy crispy bacon and onion in light, buttery bread!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon , chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (for brushing on pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- To an 8 or 9 inch cast iron skillet pan on medium-high heat add the chopped bacon and cook until chewy but slightly crispy.
- Lower heat to medium, remove bacon and add in the onions, cooking for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl add the cornmeal and milk, stir well and let soak for 10 minutes.
- To the cornmeal milk mixture, add in the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, and cooked onions, and whisk well.
- Reheat the pan on the stovetop and brush with melted butter until sizzling.
- Pour the cornbread mixture into a hot pan and spread evenly.
- Top with bacon pieces.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
326IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.