Save Savory, golden cornbread sticks wrapped in crispy bacon are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or side dish for your next barbecue. This recipe brings together traditional American flavors in a fun, bite-sized format that everyone will enjoy.
The first time I made these bacon-wrapped cornbread sticks, they were gone before I could even set them on the table. Everyone loved how the salty bacon enhances the sweet and savory cornbread base.
Ingredients
- Cornbread Batter: 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- Assembly: 12 strips thick-cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a cornbread stick pan or a standard baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape Cornbread Sticks:
- Divide batter evenly into the wells of a cornbread stick pan or shape 12 logs, about 4 inches long, on a baking sheet.
- Bake Cornbread:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until just set and lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Reduce Temperature:
- Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wrap With Bacon:
- Carefully wrap each cornbread stick with a strip of bacon, overlapping and securing the ends underneath.
- Bake Again:
- Arrange sticks seam side down on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Turn once halfway for even browning.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Save My kids always ask for these cornbread sticks at every family barbecue, and it's become a requested favorite for holiday gatherings too.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, cornbread stick pan or baking sheet, wire rack, baking sheet, parchment paper (if using baking sheet)
Nutritional Information
Per stick: Calories 205, Total Fat 11 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 7 g
Serving Ideas
Try serving these with honey butter or spicy dipping sauces for extra flavor at parties or casual gatherings.
Save These bacon-wrapped cornbread sticks are sure to impress at your next get-together. Enjoy them warm for the best flavor and texture.