Moist and Flavorful, Reheats Beautifully in Microwave
JALAPENO-BACON CORN BREAD
4 Slices Bacon
1/4 Cup Minced Green Onions with
Tops
2 Jalapeno Peppers, Stemmed,
Seeded and Minced
1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
2-1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Egg
3/4 Cup Plain Yogurt
3/4 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Butter or Marg - Melted
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar
Cheese
Preheat oven to 400. Cook bacon in skillet
until crisp, drain on paper towels. Pour 2
Tbsp of the bacon drippings into a 9-inch cast
iron skillet or 9-inch square baking pan.
Crumble bacon into a small bowl; add green
onions and peppers.
Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder,
baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Beat
egg slightly in a 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; sprinkle with cheese. Bake
20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick
inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut
into wedges or squares and serve hot!