Bacon Cheddar Hot Water Cornbread
Source of Recipe
Marla
List of Ingredients
Bacon Cheddar Hot Water Cornbread
2 cups white cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 & 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup half and half
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 to 1 & 1/4 cups boiling water
8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 minced green onions
vegetable oil
softened butter
Recipe
Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a bowl - stir in half and half and 1 tablespoon oil. Gradually add boiling water - stirring until batter is the consistency of grits. Stir in bacon, cheese and green onions. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet - 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 well on paper towels. Serve immediately with softened butter. (makes 8 patties)
****Stone ground (coarsely ground) cornmeal requires more liquid.
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