Chili Cheese Cornbread

Name: Chili Cheese Cornbread
Ingredients: 1/4 c. chopped green onion; vegetable oil; 3/4 c.cornmeal; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. milk; 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 4 slices bacon; 1 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. chili powder; 2 large eggs, beaten; paprika

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped green onion
vegetable oil
3/4 c.cornmeal
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon
1 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 large eggs, beaten
paprika

Directions

1

Sprinkle onion in 1 1/2-quart round glass baking dish (a 1 1/2-quart glass ring mold may be used instead.
2

Baking time is the same).
3

Top with bacon slices, cover with paper towel.
4

Microwave on High 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp, rotating quarter turn every 2 minutes.
5

Remove bacon strips to paper towel.
6

With slotted spoon, remove onion and set aside.
7

Pour bacon drippings into measuring cup, adding oil if necessary to make 1/4 cup.