Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal yellow
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 3 each celery sliced
  • 2 teaspoons jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 4 cups bread day-old, cubed
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

Method

  • Heat oven to 400F (200C).
  • Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl combine milk, 1/2 cup oil, and the eggs; mix well.
  • Pour milk mixture into flour mixture.
  • Stir ONLY until moistened.
  • Pour into greased pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • When firm enough to handle, cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a large saucepan heat remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and fry until crisp.
  • Drain cooked bacon on paper towels and crumble; set aside.
  • Add onions to same pan and saute for 5 minutes, add celery, jalapeno peppers, and oregano; saute 1 minute longer.
  • Stir cornbread and bread cubes into sauteed vegetables.
  • Add just enough chicken broth to moisten stuffing.
  • Cook until heated trough.
  • Sprinkle with bacon; toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.