nonstick cooking spray or butter, for the baking dish
1
Place the crumbled cornbread, cheese and scallions in a large bowl.
2
Bake the bacon with this recipe: https://newmm2019.wpengine.com/recipe/perfectly-baked-bacon/
3
Pour the rendered bacon fat into a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Chop the 8 strips of bacon into small pieces. Add the bacon to the crumbled cornbread.
4
Heat the skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the onion, celery, garlic, apple and oregano until everything is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add this mixture (with the bacon grease) into the cornbread. Do not rinse the skillet.
5
In another large bowl, whisk together the butter, buttermilk and stock, season with a pinch of salt and some pepper.
6
Pour the liquid into the cornbread and combine well.
7
Pre heat the oven to 350˚ Fahrenheit. Place the mixture into the cast iron skillet, flatten the top with the back of a spoon or spatula. Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes. Increase the heat to 400˚ and continue to bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve warm in the skillet.
nonstick cooking spray or butter, for the baking dish
Directions
1
Place the crumbled cornbread, cheese and scallions in a large bowl.
2
Bake the bacon with this recipe: https://newmm2019.wpengine.com/recipe/perfectly-baked-bacon/
3
Pour the rendered bacon fat into a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Chop the 8 strips of bacon into small pieces. Add the bacon to the crumbled cornbread.
4
Heat the skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the onion, celery, garlic, apple and oregano until everything is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add this mixture (with the bacon grease) into the cornbread. Do not rinse the skillet.
5
In another large bowl, whisk together the butter, buttermilk and stock, season with a pinch of salt and some pepper.
6
Pour the liquid into the cornbread and combine well.
7
Pre heat the oven to 350˚ Fahrenheit. Place the mixture into the cast iron skillet, flatten the top with the back of a spoon or spatula. Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes. Increase the heat to 400˚ and continue to bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown. Serve warm in the skillet.
AuthorMarla Meridith
