How to Make Bacon Sweet Potato Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and unique twist on traditional cornbread? Look no further than this recipe for Bacon Sweet Potato Cornbread! This recipe takes classic cornbread to a whole new level by adding the sweet and savory flavors of bacon and sweet potato.

Not only is this cornbread packed with flavor, but it also boasts a delightful texture. The addition of sweet potato adds a moist and tender crumb to the cornbread, making it a perfect side dish for any fall or winter meal. ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 ¼ cups cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9-inch skillet

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir bacon in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove and chop bacon, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Whisk cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Stir sweet potato, buttermilk, and eggs together in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir sweet potato mixture into dry ingredients and mix chopped bacon into batter. Pour batter into the cast-iron skillet.
  • Bake corn bread in the preheated oven until browned and bread feels firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Turn corn bread onto a serving plate and cut into wedges for serving.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 750mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 246mg