Bacon-Cheddar Hot-Water Cornbread

MAKES: 1 dozen

COOK TIME: 20 Min

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!

What You'll Need

2 cups white cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoon 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

What to Do

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half-and-half and 1 tablespoon oil. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is 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.
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 on the type of cornmeal used. Stone-ground (coarsely ground) cornmeal requires more liquid.

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grannyblu

Jun 18, 2012

Wonder how a small can of drained corn added to this would be also how would using hot milk instead of water and 1/4 cup of cream be? this all sounds good ....either way !