Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn
Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn balances smoky, crisp bacon with pops of tender, sweet kernels in a moist, tender crumb and golden crust. The buttermilk adds gentle tang while butter keeps it rich, making it a standout side for chili nights, barbecue spreads, or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the diced bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and save 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray.
- 3
In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- 4
Whisk the buttermilk and eggs together in a bowl. Stir in the butter and the reserved bacon drippings. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the dry ingredients, add the bacon and corn, and stir just until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 minutes.
- 6
Move the pan to a wire rack and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and serve warm.
- Calories 279.97 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.82 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 25.85 g 9%
- Total Fat 16.82 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.59 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 51.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 112.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.04 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.37 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 67.37 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 42.16 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 279.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn healthy?
- Buttermilk Cornbread studded with Bacon and Sweet Corn has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 279.97 calories and 5.82 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.59 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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