Carolina recipe served on a plate, by Currito Naperville
Jul 13 2026
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Carolina Recipe

Inspired by Currito Naperville
Time45m
Serves8

Make Carolina Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the Carolina dish.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk and melted butter until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Adding Flavor

  1. 5

    Add Flavor Ingredients

    Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and chopped green onions into the batter. Add hot sauce to taste.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

  2. 7

    Pour Batter

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serving

  1. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the Carolina to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

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