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Mexican Cornbread
This quick prep Mexican cornbread recipe is light, fluffy, and filled with cheese and jalapeño for a bit of a nip and loads of flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 jalapeño, medium, chopped, seeds removed
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan or cast iron skillet, and set aside.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Make a well in the center and add the oil, beaten eggs, and milk. Whisk until just moistened and no dry spots remain. Fold in the chopped jalapeños and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- ⅔
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge for about 5 days. To freeze, wrap with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil and freeze it for 1-2 months.
- For the best taste and texture use a medium grind yellow or white cornmeal.
- Do not over-mix. Fold the cheese and jalapenos so they are evenly distributed.
- Make Mexican cornbread muffins. Fill the tins ⅔ full and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Use a cast iron skillet to get a crisp golden crust.
Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
268mg
(11%)
Potassium
284mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.