Manchego Thyme Johnny Cakes

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat (rendered from about 4 slices of bacon, more if needed)
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup manchego cheese, shredded

1. Combine the cornmeal and salt in a medium bowl.
2. While stirring constantly, pour in boiling water.
3. Add in cheese and thyme. Stir to combine until smooth. Let stand for about 2 minutes.
4. Heat bacon fat in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
5. For each cake drop about 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal mixture into the skillet and pat gently into a flat circle
6. Cook several cakes at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side, turning with a wide spatula
7. Remove from skillet and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain off any excess grease
8. Serve while warm

yellow cornmeal, salt, boiling water, bacon, fresh thyme, manchego cheese

Taken from food52.com/recipes/27137-manchego-thyme-johnny-cakes (may not work)