Golden Northern Cornbread With Bacon Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible flavor of this moist and light Golden Northern Cornbread, infused with the smoky richness of crispy bacon! Made with stone-ground cornmeal (yellow or white) for the best texture and taste, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Easily customizable, you can even add chopped green onions for an extra zing. Get ready for golden-brown perfection and a cornbread experience that's truly unforgettable!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 250.2 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Golden Northern Cornbread With Bacon 62

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Golden Northern Cornbread With Bacon

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Golden Northern Cornbread With Bacon? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Golden Northern Cornbread With Bacon

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x9x2-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside; reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups stone-ground cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup milk.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and gently stir until just combined.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter and the reserved bacon grease.
  8. Gently fold in the crumbled bacon.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  11. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

27g

Carbs

7g