Step 1

Preheat oven to 375º.

Step 2

Fry bacon in skillet until crisp.

Step 3

Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Break bacon up into small pieces.

Step 5

Set aside.

Step 6

Meanwhile, pour the bacon drippings from frying the bacon into a cast iron skillet or 9x13” baking dish.

Step 7

Set aside.

Step 8

Mix cornbread per the directions on the box.

Step 9

Combine cornbread mix, egg, half-and-half (or milk) and melted butter and stir to combine.

Step 10

Add all the other ingredients and stir again to combine.

Step 11

Pour cornbread batter into cast iron skillet with bacon drippings.

Step 12

Bake at 375º for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.