Walla Walla Sweet Onion Upside-Down Cornbread - National Onion Association

Ingredients

• 5 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 ½ tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups ground yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup minced Walla Walla Sweet Onion
• 1 Jumbo Walla Walla Sweet Onion, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 ½ cups whole buttermilk
• 6 tablespoons melted butter