Anyone ever tried anything like this.....

I came across this recipe on the inter-webs. There seems to be some room for a few improvements but I am definitely intrigued.

Thoughts?

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon honey
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, plus 2 Tbsp. (optional)
2 medium tomatoes, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick

How to Make It

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Butter an 11-by-7-inch glass baking dish.

Step 2
Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1¼ teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cayenne, if desired, in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and honey until combined. Pour buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture and stir until nearly combined. Fold in ¾ cup cheese. Spread batter in baking dish.

Step 3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomato slices, sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, undisturbed, until tomatoes begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully turn tomatoes with tongs and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to baking dish, arranging on top of batter. Pour any juices from skillet over tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese, if desired.

Step 4
Bake until cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in baking dish on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Looks interesting, wouldn’t say it necessarily looks good, but I’d try it.

I dunno what it is, but it sure ain't cornbread.

Cheese and tomatoes on cornbread would have to be good. My wife makes some with pimento cheese mixed IN the cornbread that is pretty alright.

Never seen that done before, bet it is good. My uncle used to add a can of crushed tomatoes to his hush puppy mix and they were awesome!!