Mexican Style Cornbread Recipe
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Mexican Style Cornbread

By: Lynn Gibson 
"A new spicy twist on cornbread. Very rich and flavorful with a crisp topping of cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (96)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x8 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
  2. In a small bowl, beat eggs. Mix in corn oil and buttermilk. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, creamed corn, onion, and jalapenos.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 193 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by SWEETLILSARA   view full review
I make this cornbread often (and serve it with the vegan black bean soup from this site). I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GINAH1   view full review
This is wonderful-moist and tasty. The addition of the jalapenos gives it a nice twist!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JENNGB   view full review
This was yummy! It will be my standard corn bread recipe from now on. I used one jalapeno,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by APRIL JONES   view full review
This dish was just OK. I didn't think it had much zing at all. If I made this again, I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good cornbread. Not as moist as I was expecting, but great taste. I think there was too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LISAMARIE2002   view full review
Excellent!!!! My boyfriend loved it. It had a just right amount of spices ane my boyfriend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by KENDRAJOY   view full review
This was great! I loved the addition of onions and chilies! And it was so moist it didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LENA M   view full review
This was okay, but not the best. I substituted green chilis for the jalopenos. It was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CMANTEN   view full review
Had never made cornbread before, but this was awesome.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by STROUD R   view full review
This is the best cornbread recipe, esp. Mexican, that I have ever tasted!!! It's easy, fast.,...

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