Description
Mouthwatering Mexican Street Cornbread blends zesty spices with golden corn kernels, creating a flavor explosion that transports palates south of the border. Creamy, spicy, and perfectly balanced, this cornbread promises a delicious journey you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced jalapenos
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and coat a 9-inch square baking dish with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients including cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- In a separate bowl, blend buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth, creating a uniform liquid mixture.
- Fold corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced jalapenos into the wet ingredients, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- While cornbread bakes, craft the topping by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- After cornbread cools slightly, generously spread the creamy topping across the surface.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve warm for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeno quantity or removing seeds for milder flavor.
- Use fresh corn kernels during summer for maximum sweetness and texture.
- Swap buttermilk with regular milk and add a tablespoon of vinegar if unavailable.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature to create smoother, more consistent batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 333 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg