Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup green onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, diced (pickled or bottled)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towel.
  • Grease a 9" pan with bacon drippings.
  • Crumble bacon into a bowl and add green onion, jalepenos, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg and add yogurt, milk, and melted butter.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Pour mixture into pan and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.
  • Serve warm.