Sweet Bacon Corn Bread

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8 minutes, or until almost crisp. Drizzle the bacon with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and bake for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until caramelized and glazed. For crispier bacon, cook slightly longer, watching carefully to avoid burning. (14 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from oven and let cool slightly before chopping into small pieces. Reserve any rendered bacon fat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and the remaining 4 tablespoons of maple syrup. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients all at once. Gently stir until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped bacon, reserving a small amount for topping, if desired. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan, or use the reserved bacon fat to grease it. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Let cool slightly in the pan before serving. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Drizzle with additional maple syrup, if desired, and sprinkle with reserved bacon pieces for an extra touch. (2 minutes)