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Savory Green Tomato and Bacon Skillet Cornbread

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A savory cornbread loaded with smoky bacon and tangy green tomatoes, baked in a cast iron skillet for a crispy crust. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting weeknight side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (195g) yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 2 medium green tomatoes (about 8 ounces total)
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (for finishing)
  • Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook bacon in a cold cast iron skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Leave about 1 tablespoon fat in skillet.
  2. Slice green tomatoes into ¼-inch rounds. Sprinkle with salt, let sit 5 minutes, then pat dry. Crumble or chop bacon into ½-inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and reserved bacon fat until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry; fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in half the crumbled bacon.
  6. Place skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds until fat shimmers. Pour batter into hot skillet; spread evenly. Arrange tomato slices on top; sprinkle with remaining bacon. Press gently.
  7. Bake 22-28 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Cool in skillet 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky salt and chives. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use a cast iron skillet and do not skip preheating it. Pat tomatoes dry to avoid sogginess. Let bacon fat cool slightly before adding to batter. Do not overmix the batter.

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Keywords: green tomato, bacon, cornbread, skillet, savory, Southern, comfort food

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