Description
Savor hearty Mexican cornbread, a spicy southwestern delight blending zesty jalapeños, sweet corn, and rich cheese into a golden, crumbly masterpiece. Comfort meets bold flavors in this simple skillet sensation you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) chopped green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F (200°C) and coat a 9-inch square baking dish with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the dry ingredients, creating a uniform mixture that will provide the foundation for the cornbread.
- Separately, whisk the liquid components until they are fully integrated, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- Gently incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid overworking the batter, which could result in a tough texture.
- Delicately introduce the vibrant green chilies and sharp cheddar cheese, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for maximum flavor distribution.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform cooking and a consistent golden-brown surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges completely clean, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cornbread to rest for a few minutes, enabling it to set and become more manageable for slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chili quantity for spice-sensitive diners.
- Swap regular milk with buttermilk for extra tangy, tender texture that enhances cornbread’s richness.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or jalapeños for additional flavor complexity and crunch.
- Use cast-iron skillet instead of baking pan for crispier, more golden-brown exterior with superior heat distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 346 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg