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Mexican Cornbread Recipe

My Mexican cornbread recipe with corn, jalapeños, and honey is a homemade side that’s way more moist and flavorful than the boxed stuff!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos diced (optional)
  • 8.5 oz can of corn drained
  • 3 tbsp honey

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8” square pan, 9” round cake pan with the cooking spray. OR use a cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk and egg until well mixed.
  3. Add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt , stirring until the flour is moistened.
  4. Stir in the corn and chopped jalapeños (batter will be lumpy).
  5. Pour batter into the pan spreading evenly and smooth top of batter.
  6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and brush honey on top, allow to soak in.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For muffins: the recipe fills 12 muffin tins with a bit left over. Bake at 350°F for ~20 minutes and they are golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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