Description
Savor southern comfort with this cheesy, turkey bacon, and jalapeno cornbread that blends spicy heat and hearty flavors. Creamy cheese, smoky turkey bacon, and zesty jalapeños create a mouthwatering side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can (8.25 ounces / 233 grams) creamed corn
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup oil
Additional Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) diced jalapenos
Instructions
- Prepare a cast iron skillet or baking pan by generously coating the interior with butter, then preheat the oven to a searing 425°F.
- Position the skillet in the hot oven, allowing the butter to melt and create a sizzling base that will enhance the cornbread’s crispy exterior.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the dry and wet ingredients, folding in the shredded cheese, crispy turkey bacon bits, vibrant corn kernels, and fiery diced jalapenos until a harmonious batter forms.
- Carefully extract the scorching skillet from the oven, ensuring the melted butter coats the entire surface, then pour the prepared mixture evenly across the pan.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and a slightly firm center that signals perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove the cornbread from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the internal moisture to stabilize and the flavors to settle.
- Slice the cornbread into wedges or squares, serving while still warm to enjoy the optimal blend of cheesy, spicy, and savory elements.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity based on your spice tolerance, ensuring a personalized heat level that suits your palate.
- Use freshly grated cheese for maximum flavor and better melting properties compared to pre-shredded options.
- Consider swapping turkey bacon with regular bacon or vegetarian bacon alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Allow the cornbread to rest briefly after baking, which helps set the texture and makes slicing easier without crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg