Bacon And Cheddar Cornmeal Johnnycakes Recipes

CHEDDAR-BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; cook on medium heat until mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 min. or until melted.
• Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

BACON AND CHEDDAR CORNMEAL PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cool enough to handle.
• While the bacon is cooking, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
• Whisk milk, oil, yogurt, and eggs together in another bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
• Heat a griddle over medium heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the hot griddle to form 4-inch rounds; sprinkle about 1 tablespoon Cheddar and 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon onto each pancake. Cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat to make remaining pancakes.
• Serve with remaining Cheddar and syrup.