Breakfast Recipe
A selection of our finest breakfast dishes inspired by Southern cuisine.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Southern Breakfast
Method
Directions for Preparing Southern Breakfast
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- 2
Prepare the Cornbread
In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients, and stir in chopped chives.
- 3
Cook the Cornbread
In the same skillet with bacon grease over medium heat, pour the cornbread batter, cooking until golden brown on the bottom (about 5 minutes). Flip and cook the other side until browned (about 5 more minutes).
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Serve
Serve the scrambled eggs alongside the cornbread and crispy bacon. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.