Bacon Cornbread Cupcakes With Honey Butter Food

BROWN BUTTER AND HONEY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Place the butter in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour into a medium heatproof bowl and let cool.
• Meanwhile, place the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
• When the brown butter is cool, add the sour cream, honey, water, vegetable oil and eggs. Whisk together to combine.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients with a spoon or rubber spatula, then pour in the liquid ingredients. Stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake until the crust is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes.

AIR FRYER CORNBREAD WITH HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Grease a 7-inch round cake pan with butter; set aside.
• Add 6 tablespoons of the butter to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until just melted, 30 to 60 seconds. Let cool slightly. Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until smooth and well combined (it's OK if a couple small lumps remain).
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and place in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Cook at 350 degrees F until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
• While the cornbread is cooking, stir together the honey and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl until combined. Enjoy the cornbread warm or at room temperate, with a smear of honey butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.

GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD SKILLET WITH CRISPY PORK AND SPICY HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• For the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Coat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with oil.
• Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk, Greek yogurt, honey, butter and egg in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in the green chiles and 3/4 cup Cheddar.
• Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 25 minutes. Use a toothpick to test if the inside is wet. If so, return to the oven and bake until just dry, another 5 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and let cool for 10 minutes.
• For the pork: Sprinkle the pork pieces with salt and place in a stovetop pressure cooker. Add the garlic, orange juice and orange peels. Close the lid and bring to pressure over high heat. Cook on high for 45 minutes.
• Cool and release the pressure according to the manufacturer's directions. Very carefully open the lid and transfer the pork to a plate using a slotted spoon. Let cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the pork into large chunks, then deep-fry, in batches, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Reserve in a bowl or baking dish until all are fried.
• For the spicy butter: Whisk the butter, honey, cayenne, chili powder and salt in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
• Top the cornbread skillet with more roasted Hatch green chile. Break up the fried pork pieces with forks or a knife. Top the cornbread with the pork and large dollops of the spicy honey butter. Cut into large wedges and serve.

BACON CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Grease 9-inch round pan or 8-inch square pan.
• Stir together all ingredients; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Pour into pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.