Bacon-Wrapped Cornbread Sticks (Print Version)
Crispy bacon encloses savory cornbread sticks, perfect for parties, snacking, or barbecue gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cornbread Batter
01 - 1 cup cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
→ Assembly
10 - 12 strips thick-cut bacon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a cornbread stick pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. Avoid overmixing for best texture.
05 - Evenly divide batter among the wells of a cornbread stick pan, or shape 12 logs roughly 4 inches long on a prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake sticks for 10 to 12 minutes, until just set and lightly golden. Transfer from oven and allow to cool slightly.
07 - Decrease oven temperature to 375°F.
08 - Carefully wrap each cornbread stick with a strip of thick-cut bacon, overlapping the edges and tucking the ends underneath.
09 - Place bacon-wrapped cornbread sticks seam side down on a wire rack set atop a clean baking sheet.
10 - Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and fully cooked. For even browning, turn sticks halfway through the baking time if desired.
11 - Allow bacon-wrapped cornbread sticks to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
- Crispy bacon adds irresistible flavor to moist cornbread
02 -
- This recipe contains wheat, eggs, dairy, and pork; check bacon and buttermilk labels if concerned about allergens.
- If you don't have a cornbread stick pan, shape the logs by hand for a rustic look.
03 -
- Sprinkle black pepper or smoked paprika on the sticks before baking for a flavor boost.
- Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option if desired.