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Cheesy Cornbread Skillet
5 from 3 votes

Cheesy Cornbread Skillet

A lovely rustic cornbread studded with plenty of goodies: whole pieces of corn, bits of colorful peppers, and melted Oaxaca cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal yellow
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup evaporated milk lowfat 2%
  • 2 egg lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 cup corn drained, whole kernel
  • 2 sweet pepper chopped, mini

Instructions

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  1. Preheat to 375 F.
  2. Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet.
  3. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Combine milk, eggs, and oil in a medium bowl. Add to cornmeal mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in cheese, corn, and peppers. Pour batter into prepared skillet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes on the bottom rack and an additional 5 minutes on the top rack or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan. Serve warm with butter and a drizzle of honey.

Notes

  • If there are no kids eating with you, you can use jalapenos instead of mini bell peppers. 
  • Cornbread leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days after baking. Be sure to heat them up before serving for the best flavor and texture!

Nutrition Information

Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 324mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 328IU (7%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 324mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 328IU 7%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.