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Mexican Cornbread

Diana Rattray
This Mexican cornbread is moist and savory with green chiles, corn, cheese, and green onions. It’s an easy side dish for beans, chili, barbecue, or a Tex-Mex meal.
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Servings 9 servings
Calories 277
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Baking spray for the pan
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (8-ounce) can cream-style corn
  • ½ cup melted butter, slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with baking spray.
    Baking spray for the pan
    • Tip: For thicker pieces, use a smaller baking dish and add a little extra baking time.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl; whisk until thoroughly blended.
    1 cup cornmeal | 1/3 cup all-purpose flour | 2 tbsp granulated sugar | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 2 tsp baking powder | 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, and cream-style corn until well blended. Whisk in the slightly cooled melted butter.
    2 large eggs | 1 cup sour cream | 1/2 cup melted butter | 1 (8-ounce) can cream-style corn
  • Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Fold in the green onions, chile peppers, and cheese.
    1/4 cup chopped green onions | 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained | 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • Tip: Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing can make cornbread tough
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly browned and set in the center.
  • Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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