Description
These Bacon and Chipotle Gouda Cornbread Croutons are a savory, crunchy topping perfect for salads or soups, but be warned—they’re addictive enough to eat by the handful!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) self-rising white cornmeal
- 1 cup (240 ml) self-rising yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup (240 ml) self-rising flour
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 1 lb (450 g) thick-cut bacon, cooked, drained, and chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated chipotle gouda cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the self-rising white cornmeal, self-rising yellow cornmeal, self-rising flour, granulated sugar, and smoked sweet paprika. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the chopped bacon and grated chipotle gouda cheese to the dry ingredients. Stir until the bacon and cheese are evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut the cornbread into 1-inch squares to create croutons.
- Return the croutons to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are crunchy and golden brown.
- Allow the croutons to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store croutons in an airtight container to maintain their crunch.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients.
- These croutons are great as a topping for salads, soups, or even as a snack on their own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg