Cornbread With Bacon Crust

1 lb sliced bacon 1/3 cup reserved bacon fat 2 medium onions , chopped 3 medium celery ribs , with leaves chopped 2 granny smith apples , peeled, cored, and[...]

3 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread 6 slices stale bread, torn in small bits, please use a good quality bread 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 2 tablespoons[...]

10 bacon , slices (thick sliced) 1 1/2 cups medium-grind cornmeal 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1[...]