Mardi Gras Cornbread

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation: Easy

Yields: 8 servings

 

Ingredients

2 ½ cups of cornmeal (600ml)

1 cup all purpose flour (250ml)

2 tablespoons of baking powder (30ml)

½ cup of brown sugar (125ml)

1 teaspoon of salt (5ml)

2 cups of buttermilk (475ml)

2 eggs

1/3 cup of butter, melted (75ml)

1 cup of milk cheddar cheese, grated (250ml)

1 cup of corn (fresh or thawed frozen) (250ml)

½ pound of crispy fried bacon, crumbled

3 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced

 

Method

Heat the cast iron skillet over high heat. Let the internal temperature of the grill reach 425°F.   Turn the direct heat under the skillet off and leave the other burners on high.

Mix all the dry ingredients together with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Using corn oil, coat the cast iron skillet well.  Pour the batter into the skillet and grill at 425°F for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm cut into wedges.