Ruby's Special Cornbread Recipe
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Ruby's Special Cornbread

By: Mitzi Lyons 
"This cornbread is considered a favorite in our family. It was given to me by my mother-in-law. It is a very thick and hearty cornbread and goes well with most anything. You can also add tomatoes and ground beef."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch round loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine the cornmeal, milk, oil, eggs, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, drained corn kernels, pimentos and jalapeno peppers. Mix until combined, and pour into a well greased 10 to 14 inch cast iron skillet.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 255 | Total Fat: 17.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2006 by Oz   view full review
So far, I tried 2 recipes containing only 'CORN MEAL', and no All purpose flour and I also get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by GINGERA   view full review
Good flavor, but the texture was too much like a corn pudding and not the corn "bread" I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
I liked this a lot! contrary to the earlier reviews.I guess I just expected it to be the way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by maggie M Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I added another 1/2 cup of cornmeal and 1 cup of biscuit mix, and it turned out DELICIOUS....

 

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