Gullah Bacon Corn Muffins
 
 
Filled with crisp, smoky bacon, these savory corn muffins are the perfect companion to any Southern supper.
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Serves: About 16
Ingredients
  • 16 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons sugar
  • 3 cups corn meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2½ cups warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Butter, to serve
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 3 (6-well) cast-iron muffin pans with baking spray with flour.
  2. Chop the bacon into small pieces; reserve 3 tablespoons. Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, then blend in the warm milk and melted butter. Combine with the flour mixture; fold in bacon pieces mixing all together. Spoon mixture into prepared pans until wells are about three-fourths full; sprinkle with reserved 3 tablespoons bacon.
  4. Bake until tops are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or warm with butter for best taste.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/gullah-geechee/