5.0 from 3 votes
Mexican Cornbread
Mexican Cornbread is a twist on our classic Best Jiffy Cornbread Mix Recipe. The ingredients are simple and you will love the flavor to serve with your favorite soups.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can 11 ounces Mexican corn (corn with peppers), drained
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 can 4 ounces diced green chilies, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together self-rising cornmeal, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and eggs until well combined.
- Fold in the drained Mexican corn, shredded Mexican cheese blend, drained diced green chilies, and cilantro. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you prefer a spicier cornbread, use hot diced green chilies instead of mild.
- For a more moist cornbread, add 1/4 cup sour cream to the batter.
- Store any leftover cornbread in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
225mg
(9%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
223mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.