How do you like your cornbread – sweet or savory? Well, these honey glazed cornbread donuts with crumbled bacon are both! There’s a bit of sweet and a bit of savory all in one bite.
When I baked them, I served them as a side to goulash. My son gave me the side-eye when I put one on his plate, but the second he took a bite, he went right back into the kitchen to grab another one. Success!
Honey Glazed Cornbread Donuts with Crumbled Bacon
Ingredients for donuts made from cornbread
- Krusteaz Honey Cornbread Mix
- milk
- vegetable oil
- egg
- bacon
- honey
- butter
I promise they’re super easy to make. Start with a package of Krusteaz Honey Cornbread mix. Prepare the batter and spoon it into a greased donut pan and bake. golden brown.
When they’re golden brown, remove from the oven and flip out of the donut pan.
You’ll poke lots of holes in them with a toothpick and brush them with the honey butter glaze. Next sprinkle on some crumbled bacon, and then they’re ready for eatin’!
Norpro Nonstick Donut Pan, 6-Count
Krusteaz Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix – No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives – 15 OZ (Pack of 1)
Enjoy!
What to serve with cornbread
Cornbread donuts go perfectly with roasted veggies, BBQ chicken, goulash, chicken noodle soup and chili.
If you love cornbread (and who doesn’t?) try this cranberry fire-roasted cornbread too.
Honey Glazed Cornbread Donuts with Crumbled Bacon
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 pkg Krusteaz Honey Cornbread & Muffin Mix
- 6 strips bacon cooked and chopped
Honey Glaze
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and lightly grease donut pan.
- Stir together milk, oil, egg and full box cornbread mix until moistened. Spoon batter into donut pan, filling 2/3 full. Bake 13-16 minutes or until light golden brown.
- While donuts are baking, prepare the glaze by microwaving butter and honey until butter melts. Stir to blend completely.
- Carefully remove donuts from pan, flipping each one over onto cooling rack. Immediately poke numerous holes in donuts with toothpick, and generously brush glaze over the tops of each one. Sprinkle bacon pieces over the top.
Laura H says
I’ve never thought of putting bacon on doughnuts! I feel like that’s a very American thing ;P
Natalie @Cooks And Cookers says
I love love love the idea of mixing the sweet and savoury flavours. Doughnuts are normally sickly sweet and adding the savoury note is great!
Shannon Graham says
You had me at donut. Then I saw the word bacon and you had me again. So delicious!
Lisa says
On my word the YUM here! Too bad you don’t have a doughnut pan give-away!! lol I’ll have to buy one instead.
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Shavonne Burrows says
This looks soo yummy. I’m definitely gonna try this recipe with the kids
Melissa Bernardo says
I am drooling! Thank you for this awesome recipe! 🙂🙂
sahana says
Looks yum! Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to see you again next week.
Marie says
Omgosh these look incredible! I seriously love every ingredient! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Heather Kinnaird says
what a brilliant way to use cornbread mix! LOVE these
Bethany Naismith says
Okay, so these look absolutely amazing! I’ve never tried cornbread but I am definitely going to try this recipe out, looks far too yummy
Taty Pradilla says
I would have never thought to do this!! But WOW!!! This looks amazing and has made me want breakfast sooner rather than alter.
Lisa Favre says
I actually have a package of popcorn that I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with. This recipe would definitely be a hit with my family.
Sandra Garth says
Seriously?!??!!!!! Oh my goodness these are a genius idea. My family and I thank you!
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
Donuts are fun to do, and I love bacons too. I might try this together with my son.
Valerie says
Anything and everything tastes better with bacon! I must give these a try!
Mardene Carr says
#Bloggersrock! You guys are so nifty in the kitchen…this is a fantastic idea
Alissa Apel says
I never thought to do this. This is so great!
I make dark chocolate coffee doughnuts.
I should totally have a doughnut only breakfast.
They make peaches that are in the shape of doughnuts too.
Melissa Vera says
OMG I never would have thought of making cornbread donuts with crumbled bacon. I am totally going to try this recipe.
Stephanie Larison says
Wow, these look amazing! I can see my whole family really loving these. I’ll have to try them out. Thanks!
Seyma Shabbir says
These look amazing! I never thought to use Krusteaz to make donuts. I have the donut pan so I will see how this comes out! Thanks so much!
Angela Saver says
This sound delicious! You can’t go wrong with bacon!! Thanks for sharing!
Tracey says
Umm I was already drooling then I read bacon! I must have these donuts!!
Claudia Krusch says
These look soooo amazing and delicious!! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Ashley @irishred02 says
These look delicious! You had me at cornbread!
Kristen says
Oh my goodness I must try these right away!
kristin says
YUM! These are so unique. I’m a vegetarian but even the bacon on top looks like it would make these so delicious!
Dreammerin says
These look amazing and delicious!! I’m hungry now ;-))) I really want donuts now!
Lisa Rios says
I like cornbread so much and making a donuts out of it is quiet amazing. The recipe looks absolutely delicious, though I would avoid the bacon topping!
Priscilla S. says
I love cornbread in just about any variation and this take looks insanely good! Can’t go wrong with bacon 😉
Candy says
Umm Liz… this recipe sounds AMAZING! I need to get those pans stat to make those donuts!
Echo says
Did you just put honey, cornbread, bacon and donuts all in the same recipe?! I had to pin this and I will be making this!
Rosey says
You know it’s a success when they go back for more. 🙂 These sound easy enough to make too!
Ora Lee Gurr says
Honey glazed cornbread donuts with all the trimmings sound great. Our family has been Krusteaz fans forever, it seems. I can’t wait to try them. Bacon is the perfect touch.
Agnes Dela Cruz says
That look so tasty! A cup of coffee or tea are the perfect way to end a day with this.
Ty says
YUMMMMY and shut the front door. As a self proclaimed bacon connoisseur, one I should be embarrassed that I never thought to make this and two, I will surely have to try this now. 🙂
Tiina A says
Looks so good and would be perfect right now when I’m a bit hungry and would love to have something savouruy instead of a chocolate bar, which I have next to me…
Stacy says
I like cornbread, but I never thought to make cornbread doughnuts. I would skip the bacon on top, but the doughnuts would make a nice addition to Sunday brunch.
Nicole Etolen says
I haven’t tried something like that before. Sounds and looks so delicious!
Farrah Less G. says
Two of my favorites but I haven’t try it yet putting them together. It must be a very interesting taste but I will surely like it.
Julie Syl Kalungi says
Did I hear Cornbread, Then I Heard Bacon, Honey glaze what…Donut aaaaaaaaaaahh bliss. Give it to me already Cheers but I ma off to try this
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so delicious I wish I could have one right now. I will have to try making these on the weekend,.
AnnMarie Brown says
You had me at BACON! But oh my lands Cornbread donuts. This is something I am going to have to try.
Dawn McAlexander says
That would include all my favorite breakfast stuff in one tasty doughnut. It looks really good. I am wanting it now.
Nikki Wayne says
Oh, I love bacon and I love donuts too! I will surely try this.
suchi says
this looks so delicious … I would try this out on a cheat day!:)
Tiffany VanSickle says
Wow…these look delicious. And also so easy!!!
Milena says
Wow! I feel the need to go and buy one of those donut molds right now! I have to try this soon!
kandi says
Those look really good! But then again you can not go wrong with bacon or donuts!
Karlyn Cruz says
Wow, that looks so delicious! I want to try this recipe. the bacon is a great addition.
Jeanine says
Wow these sure are different! I love the fact there is BACON! I will have to give these a try!
Kristi says
I love cornbread but then adding the word donut AND bacon…. oh my gosh… sounds amazing!
Lubka Henry says
I don’t eat bacon, but honey glazed cornbread donuts already sound great! 🙂
Nina says
These look incredible. I am also always a bit dubious about sweet and savoury together but I reckon these will taste awesome.
victoria says
Such a mouthwatering food! I really want to try these
Rebecca Swenor says
These honey glazed cornbread donuts with crumbled bacon on top sound and look delicious. I know my dad is from the south and has always loved cornbread so these donuts are something I will have to make for him. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Jeanine Carlson says
Dang, yes! I’d also love a maple glaze on them!
Terra Heck says
Oh my yummy goodness! I’ll take a whole dozen.
Me-An Clemente says
This is mouth watering. It looks super delicious. And the recipe is simple, I would like to try making it. Unfortunately, we don’t have an oven. Thanks for sharing.
Franc Ramon says
You got me with donuts and bacon. This one looks really tasty and would a make a great snack combo.
Sarah says
This is a really neat recipe idea, I am going to have to try it. You know you had me at bacon!
Courtneylynne says
Omg can we say yum!?!?! These look absolutely delicious. Must give your recipe a try
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
My mouth is watering! My husband would swoon if I made these.
Bonnie @wemake7 says
OH MY GOSH! Those are the best donuts I have ever seen!! I want to make these, like NOW!
Jasmine says
Oh my goodness those look AMAZING!! You had me at bacon! I don’t think I’ve ever tried such a combo but something tells me I would love it!
Barbara Montag says
This definitely sounds interesting and good!
thank you
Kerri says
Everything about this sounds delicious! We love cornbread so the idea of making donuts with bacon sounds AWESOME!
Theresa says
I’m a vegetarian now, but my gosh, you have me craving the whole enchilada here. Looks so yum! I’ll have to make a 1/2 ad 1/2 batch (some with bacon, some without) asap!
Carol Cassara says
Now, this is my kind of donut! I’m sure it tastes as good as it looks. I love the idea of using cornbread, this makes the donut more filling. I’m sure this is a hit with the whole family especially the kids. I’d love to make these for my nephews when they come and visit!
felicia says
Did someone say bacon and doughnuts?! These sound absolutely delicious!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
These donuts look scrumptious! My family would flip if I made these! I bet the crumbled bacon adds the perfect salty/savory hint to the donuts! YUMMMMM!
Amber NElson says
Bacon makes everything better, doesn’t it? This would definitely be something I would love to try.
Amy Jones says
I’m a fan of sweet and salty foods, I never thought bacon and donuts could make such a great duo!!
MJ.L says
Those look and sound delicious! My family would love them!
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
These look so good! Such a great treat for all bacon lovers like me!
Brianne says
These looks delicious! I never thought bacon on a donut, but the sweet and salty totally work!
Cindy Ingalls says
I have a bit of an obsession with cornbread. Add in some butter and honey and I have to restrain myself from eating the whole pan. These donuts looks so delicious.
Teresa says
My kids really like cornbread ad I think a cornbread donut would be a huge hit in my home. I would have to forego the bacon and opt for turkey bacon ☺ instead. But these do sound delicious and I adore easy in the AM.
Melissa @ Married my sugar daddy says
I’m a vegetarian but I am absolutely going to attempt this recipe sans bacon! Look so mouthwateringly delish! The cornbread takes these donuts to the next level!
Lisa Favre says
These look delicious! You’ve taken cornbread to a whole new level.
Nicole Escat says
oh my goodness! This one makes me hungry now and mouth watering! I’ll have to try this tonight, I’m craving for it.
Veronica Solomon says
These look so yummy! Although I am not a big bacon eater, there is just enough ti give it a great flavor
Amanda Love says
You had me at honey glazed! These donuts look so good. I’m sure they taste just as good as well. Thanks for the super easy recipe, I can’t wait to make this for the kids. They are crazy about bacon and donuts!
Elizabeth O. says
They look so good, indeed! And they’re easy to make which is perfect!
Heather says
I love bacon with donuts and this looks like a delicious cakey donut which I also like. Thanks for the recipe!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Wow, these look ridiculously delicious! I love the combination of something sweet with something savory like bacon. These donuts are definitely a must-try!
Борка Шаула says
You always make me hungry before sleep! It’s not fair. If I get up and start to make them I would make a mess and wouldn’t want to clean afterwards. Oh god, they are looking at me saying how delicious they are. I am going to cry…
Christine - The Choosy Mommy says
OMG my mouth is watering! These look and sound so good. I will have to make them for my hubby because he truly loves anything with bacon on it!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
My husband loves bacon too! And so do both of my boys. It really amuses me when they say, “Bacon is the duct tape of food!”
lisa says
I was hooked at donut and bacon. You just combined two of the best breakfast foods. Yummy!
Renz says
This sounds so good. And I def need to get a donut pan
Neely (@Neelykins) says
Oh my god this sounds so good! Feel free to send some my way 🙂
Michele says
I LOVE glazed donuts and these sound like I would not be able to eat just one! Not too sure about the bacon—but I’m willing to try anything once.
William Sweeney says
I think bacon makes everything even better!! These sound so good, perfect to pair up with a chili!
Pam says
These look awesome. I love the whole sweet and salty thing. I first had bacon on brownies a few years back…thought it was strange but loved the taste. Now on donuts. I am loving this.
tara pittman says
I have not had a donut is a long time. I need to make these!
Rose Sahetapy says
Creative cooking that’s what I call this recipe. Donut, honey and bacon are amazing combination.
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says
Bacon on honey – who can say no to that?? I was about to say I like my cornbread sweet but now I think I like them sweet AND savoury. Yum!!
Dee says
Oh! My Lord, It think I have decided and went heaven. In this one this you were able to combine all the things that a southerner like me enjoys. I am going to have to try these out and see how my family responds to them.
Kita Bryant says
You literally have the best recipes on here! These donuts look heavenly! I love salty and sweet!
Pam says
Salty and sweet is one of my favorites too! I can’t wait to make these.
Melanie Smith says
These donuts look so delicious!! It is perfect for breakfast.
Ana De- Jesus says
OOh I really want donuts now, preferably as calorific as possible lol! This would be a great version for my bacon loving friend!
Karen Glatt says
I love this recipe and am going to make these for my Summer picnic with the family this weekend. They look so delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Mary says
I like cornbread, though I rarely eat it. Do these come with a fat & calorie fact sheet? Just curious what I’d be giving up later….
Liz says
You could probably plug the recipe into one of the websites that figure it out for you and get it that way! 🙂
Annemarie LeBlanc says
My boys would love this. Our family loves bacon anything. I’m saving your recipe and gather all the ingredients. Now that the football season is near, I am collating easy to make recipes for game day.
Brandy says
Those look so good! I would love to make these for breakfast one morning!
Rebecca Bryant says
Oh my goodness I am in love. These are so delicious looking. coming over fro snack time. I’ll bring the sweet tea.
Fatima says
OMG! Beautiful photos. I do like the honey glazed donut but not too sure how they would taste with crumbled bacon.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds like the most delicious breakfast food ever! I love that you made a cornbread donut topped with bacon. Yummo!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Agree! These Honey Glazed Cornbread donuts with crumbled bacon would taste great at any time of the day!
Pam says
Oh, these look good. In Nashville I tried a honey cornbread waffle and it was awesome, so I know these would be right up my alley.
Katrina | TOTSFamily.com says
What a great idea. The bacon and cornbread would be a perfect match.
Chrishelle Ebner says
Oh my goodness you are killing me. This looks amazing. I am definitely going to give this a try. I use Krusteze baking products all the time. They are top notch.
Paula Schuck says
What the whaaaaaat? I need to make those, and I mean this afternoon! They look so good, and you have all the best flavors combined into one treat.
Momina Arif says
I want to eat this so bad. Its almost tea time here and I’m thinking what could be a better option than cornbread donuts that look this magical
Alli says
Cornbread is my favorite bread of all and I’ve made it so many different ways, but I’ve never tried cornbread donuts. My family would go absolutely crazy over these. They are so pretty, too. I’ve got to try your recipe.
Joanna says
I never had bacon on donuts before but I do think they should taste good. I’m a bit intrigued by this recipe.
Chavonne Harvey says
I never thought to make cornbread donuts, how interesting. I enjoy trying new recipes. Serving as a side to Goulash sounds amazing.
Elizabeth O. says
It sounds so good! I would love to give these a try. It’s just that I no longer eat bacon but I’m sure the kids will love it. I guess I would have to leave some for me with just the honey glaze on them.
Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching says
These look delicious. Cornbread is not a South African staple which makes these even more enticing!
Lois Alter Mark says
Seriously, I was in with the word “donuts,” but these are on a whole different level. I MUST try them!