CHEF JEFF -- ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Bacon Biscuits

This recipe comes from a cookbook entitled "Burdines Cookpages" by noted author Brenda Burdine.

Bacon Biscuits

2 strips bacon

2 cups corn meal

1 teaspoon salt (or less)

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs

3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut 2 strips bacon into small pieces and place in an iron skillet in the hot oven to brown. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients into a batter. Pour off drippings, and pour batter over crisp bacon. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until done.

Yield: Serves 8.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 228 calories, 32 percent of calories from fat, 8 grams fat (2.1 grams saturated, 2.3 grams monounsaturated), 62 milligrams cholesterol, 7.4 grams protein, 30.8 grams carbohydrates, 1.4 grams fiber, 596 milligrams sodium.

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