Pepper Jack, Bacon, Jalapeño Corn Bread - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slivers
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or regular milk, or more as needed
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup yellow or white cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose white flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, or an additional 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 scant teaspoon table salt
• 2 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup coarsely grated pepper Jack cheese (4 ounces)