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Emeril's Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread Recipe

Unleash your inner chef with this hearty, manly Emeril-inspired stuffed cornbread! This cast iron skillet recipe is the ultimate comfort food, bursting with flavor from crispy bacon, sweet corn, and spicy jalapeños. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or a truly satisfying weeknight meal. Get ready to experience cornbread like never before!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 735.6 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
Emeril's Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Emeril's Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread

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How to Make Emeril's Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to preheat.
  2. In a large skillet, cook 6 slices of bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 teaspoons of bacon grease.
  3. Add 2 cups of frozen corn to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Set aside to cool.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  8. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  9. In a medium bowl, combine the cooled corn mixture, crumbled bacon (reserve some for garnish), 1/2 cup chopped jalapeños, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  10. Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter, tilting to coat the bottom and sides.
  11. Pour half of the cornbread batter into the prepared skillet.
  12. Top with the corn and bacon mixture.
  13. Pour the remaining batter over the filling.
  14. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  15. Remove from oven, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

136g

Carbs

14g

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