Southern Cornbread Croutons
 
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup bacon drippings
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ cups whole buttermilk
  • ½ cup butter, melted and divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a 13x9-inch baking dish, pour bacon drippings. Place pan in oven to preheat.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, ¼ cup melted butter, and egg. Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in cheese. Pour batter over hot drippings in pan.
  3. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss together cornbread cubes and remaining ¼ cup melted butter. Spread in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn cornbread cubes, and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes more. Let cool completely on pan.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/mixed-green-salad-with-deviled-egg-cornbread-recipe/