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Mexican Cornbread Recipe

This Mexican Cornbread is moist, flavorful, and has a little kick from the green chilies. Perfect as a side dish or on its own!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green chilies

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in corn, cheddar cheese, and green chilies.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes:

Best served warm with a pat of butter.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cornbread
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