Description
Spicy Mexican cornbread brings southwestern flair to your dinner table with a zesty blend of jalapeños, cheese, and hearty cornmeal. Crisp edges and warm, comforting flavors invite you to savor this delightful southwestern specialty.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 can cream-style corn
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped green chilies
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan with a light coating of oil or butter.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- Introduce cream-style corn, vegetable oil, and eggs into the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green chilies, folding carefully to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform thickness.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the top turns a rich golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cornbread to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into squares and serve warm, enjoying the melted cheese and spicy chili notes.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or reducing green chilies for a milder version.
- Use cast-iron skillet for crispy, golden-brown edges that elevate the cornbread’s texture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 425 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg