Best 9 Bacon Corn Bread Recipes

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In the realm of delectable cornbread variations, "Bacon Cornbread" stands out as a culinary masterpiece, tantalizing taste buds with its perfect balance of savory, smoky bacon and the inherent sweetness of tender corn kernels. This delectable dish transcends the ordinary, offering a harmonious blend of textures that range from the crispy edges to the moist, fluffy center. Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast option, a delectable side to accompany your favorite main course, or a delightful snack to satisfy cravings, this bacon-infused cornbread is guaranteed to delight and impress.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET BACON CORN BREAD



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Everything is better with bacon, and this corn bread is no exception! Step your recipe up a notch with this new twist on a classic Southern snack.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Reynolds® Bakeware Bacon Pan
4 slices bacon
5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided, plus additional for serving (optional)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
1 Reynolds® Bakeware Pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange bacon in a Reynolds® Bakeware Bacon Pan.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, until almost crisp. Drizzle the bacon with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and bake 4 to 6 minutes more or until glazed. Cook longer for crispier bacon. Cool and chop.
  • Stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, butter and remaining 4 tablespoons maple syrup. Add the milk mixture all at once to the cornmeal mixture. Add the chopped bacon. Stir just until moistened. Pour the batter into an 8x8-inch Reynolds® Bakeware Pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Drizzle with additional maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 422.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

CORN BREAD DRESSING WITH PECANS AND BACON



Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon image

Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing     Bacon     Pecan     Corn     Fall     Family Reunion     Potluck     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 to 14 servings, enough to stuff a 12- to 15- pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups (3 quarts) 3/4- to 1-inch chunks stale, dry corn bread (use your favorite recipe; see headnote)
6 slices stale, dry firm-textured white bread, cut into 1/2- inch cubes (see headnote)
2 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans (see Note above)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, each slice cut crosswise into strips 1/2 inch wide
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted, or 1 cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil
2 very large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
4 large celery ribs, trimmed and coarsely chopped (include a few leaves)
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf thyme, crumbled
6 cups chicken broth or stock
3 extra-large eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • 2. Place the two breads, pecans, and parsley in a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Brown the bacon in a very large, heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring often, for 12 to 14 minutes until all the drippings render out. Drain the bacon on paper toweling and if you intend to use the drippings in the dressing, pour them into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup; if not, round out the measure with melted butter or vegetable oil.
  • 4. Heat 1/2 cup of the melted butter or bacon drippings in the same skillet for about 1 minute over moderately high heat. Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring often, for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Add the sage and thyme, and cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • 5. Scoop the skillet mixture into the mixing bowl along with the reserved bacon and remaining melted butter or bacon drippings; toss well. Add 3 cups of the chicken broth, the eggs, salt, and pepper and toss well again.
  • 6. Transfer the dressing to the baking pan, spreading to the edges, then drizzle the remaining 3 cups chicken broth evenly on top.
  • 7. Cover snugly with heavy-duty foil and bake on the middle oven shelf for 25 minutes. Stir the dressing well, cover again with foil, and bake 20 minutes more or until steaming.
  • 8. Serve hot with roast turkey, chicken, or pork and top with lots of gravy.

SWEET POTATO CORN BREAD STUFFING WITH GREENS AND BACON



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Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Bacon     Pecan     Kale     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 14 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

11 cups very coarsely crumbled Sweet Potato Corn Bread
3/4 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3 large bunches kale, Swiss chard, or mustard or collard greens, stemmed, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted
5 large eggs, beaten to blend
Canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange corn bread on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until slightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. (Corn bread can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
  • Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl. Reserve 6 tablespoons drippings in pot (discard any remaining drippings). Add sweet potatoes, onion and thyme to same pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until sweet potatoes are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add greens. Cover; cook until greens just wilt, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and mustard in very large bowl to blend. Mix in sweet potato mixture, pecans and bacon. Stir in corn bread. Mix eggs into stuffing.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Loosely fill main cavity with stuffing. Add enough broth to remaining stuffing to moisten lightly (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Generously butter glass baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • To bake all of stuffing in baking dish:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 15 x 10 x 2-inch . Add enough broth to stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup). Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with butter foil, buttered side down; bake until heated through, about 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.

BACON CORN BREAD



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"Central Illinois is one of the major corn and pork producing areas of the country, so why wouldn't this bread be a favorite here? asks Carol Roper of Litchfield, Illinois. She dresses up a basic batter with corn, onion and cheese, then tops it with poppy seeds and bacon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated onion
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon, poppy seeds if desired and paprika. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BEER, BACON, AND CHEDDAR CORN BREAD



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From the cookbook The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking With Beer by Alison Boteler. I left the bacon out when I made it, but I definitely think it would have added something extra. I used reduced fat cheddar cheese and it was delish.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup beer
2 eggs
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup bacon, cooked, crisp, and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9x5-in loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, blend together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, olive oil, cheese, and bacon. Slowly blend wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing just until blended. Batter should be lumpy; do not overmix.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 min-1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and then invert over rack and remove from pan.

SAVORY CORN AND BACON BREAD PUDDING #RSC



Savory Corn and Bacon Bread Pudding #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. Your guests will love this comforting side dish, which adds a gourmet touch to any entree, such as pork, chicken or fish.

Provided by kitchenchemistrypro

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups cubed French baguettes (1 inch cubes)
1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
6 slices bacon, cooked and rough chop
3 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Red Hot)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add bread cubes; stir to coat. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning. Cook and stir until bread begins to lightly brown. Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender (do not brown). Add corn and bacon. Cook 3 minutes longer. Remove to a small bowl to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and 1 tablespoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning until combined. Stir in cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Gently fold in corn mixture and reserved bread cubes. Let stand for 3 minutes. Spoon into a 1-1/2 quart greased baking dish. In a small bowl, combine remaining topping ingredients; panko, parmesan cheese, remaining 1 T. of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning, lemon zest and thyme. set aside.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with topping. Bake 25 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.8, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 214.6, Sodium 1373.9, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 32.4

BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD WITH BACON



Buttermilk Corn Bread with Bacon image

Provided by Peter Reinhart

Categories     Bread     Dairy     Egg     Pork     Bake     Thanksgiving     Bacon     Cornmeal     Corn     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups buttermilk
1 1/4 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
8 ounces bacon (about 10 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
2 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed (about 13 ounces)
*Available at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Stir buttermilk and polenta in medium bowl to blend. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Spoon 2 tablespoons bacon drippings into 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Tilt pan to coat bottom and sides of pan with bacon drippings. Place baking pan in oven until bacon drippings are hot, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into large bowl. Stir in brown sugar. Whisk eggs, honey and melted butter in another large bowl to blend. Stir in polenta mixture. Add to dry ingredients. Stir just until blended. Stir in corn kernels. Transfer batter to prepared hot baking pan. Sprinkle bacon over batter, then press bacon gently to submerge slightly. Bake corn bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top is golden, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack. Cool 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool completely. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Cut corn bread into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

JALAPENO-BACON CORN BREAD



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Make and share this Jalapeno-Bacon Corn Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 9-12 pieces cornbread, 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon
1/4 cup minced green onion
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup yogurt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • Cook bacon in frying pan until crispy; drain on paper towels.
  • Pour 2 Tblsp. of bacon grease into 9 inch cast iron skillet or 9 inch square baking pan.
  • Crumble bacon into small bowl;add green onions and peppers.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
  • Beat egg slightly in medium bowl; add yogurt and whisk until smooth. Whisk in milk and butter.
  • Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
  • Stir in bacon mixture.
  • Pour into skillet or baking pan; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick tests clean.
  • Cut into wedges or squares; serve hot.

CORN BREAD- AND BACON-STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°.2. Make a pocket in each pork chop by cutting into side of chop toward the bone.3. Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender remove from heat. Drain. Stir in stuffing crumbs and water until well mixed. Stir in cheese.4. Sprinkle both sides of pork with seasoned salt, marjoram and pepper. Fill pockets with about 1/3 cup corn bread mixture. Cook pork in same skillet over medium heat, turning once, until brown. Place pork in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.5. Bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until pork is slightly pink when cut near bone.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving Calories 335 (Calories from Fat 180) Fat 20g (Saturated 7g) Cholesterol 90mg Sodium 550mg Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 25g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 12% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch 3 Medium-Fat Meat 1 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cornmeal: For a coarse-textured cornbread, use stone-ground cornmeal. For a finer texture, use medium-ground cornmeal.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh corn kernels, buttermilk, and eggs will give your cornbread the best flavor.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cornbread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the Batter Rest: Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before baking allows the cornmeal to absorb the liquid and results in a more tender cornbread.
  • Preheat the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven and the pan you are using to bake the cornbread. This will help ensure that the cornbread bakes evenly.
  • Don't Overbake the Cornbread: Cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will result in a dry, crumbly cornbread.

Conclusion:

With its sweet and savory flavor, cornbread is a Southern classic that is perfect for any meal. Whether you prefer a traditional cornbread recipe or one with a twist, like the Bacon Cornbread recipe featured in this article, there's a cornbread recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish, give cornbread a try!

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