Jalapeno-Bacon Corn Bread Recipe

Name: Jalapeno-Bacon Corn Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 2 eggs; 1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped; 5 pickled jalapeno peppers, stemmed, drained, and chopped; 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups white cornmeal; 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
5 pickled jalapeno peppers, stemmed, drained, and chopped
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups white cornmeal
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp.
3
Transfer bacon to paper towels to let drain, pour rendered fat into a small bowl.
4
Melt vegetable shortening and 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat together in the skillet while it is preheating.
5
Crumble bacon and set aside.
6
Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl.
7
Add bacon, onions, jalapenos, jalapeno pickling juice, sugar, baking soda, salt, cumin, and pepper and beat well.
8
Add cornmeal and buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
9
Pour the hot fat from the skillet into the batter and stir until just combined.
10
Pour the batter into the hot skillet or 9x9 square.
11
Bake the bread until lightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, 2 eggs, 1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno-Bacon Corn Bread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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