Mexican Cornbread

This cornbread is fantastic served alongside homemade chili. And it’s also great as a brunch item, especially when served warm from the oven with a generous smear of butter on top.

The recipe is easy to prepare and you can even make it ahead for later and keep it refrigerated or frozen until you’re ready. Feel free to make any changes you want, including add-ins like chopped green onions or ham, and using another kind of cheese. 

The recipe is made with self-rising cornmeal mix. If you can’t find it, make your own by combining 1½ teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt with every cup of regular cornmeal. Enjoy this recipe warm from the oven or cold, as you prefer. You can’t go wrong with homemade cornbread. It’s just so tasty and cozy!

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Homemade cornbread is so easy to make, and all you have to do is combine the ingredients and cook it in the oven. It is light, fluffy and flavored wonderfully with jalapenos and cheese.

How to Serve It:

It’s best served warm, cut into slices. 

Can You Make It Ahead?

It’s best cooked and served fresh but can be prepared ahead and warmed up.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

Add diced bell peppers, chopped green onions or cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor. Feel free to leave out the jalapeno. If you want to make a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cornmeal and baking powder. 

Mexican Cornbread

This delicious homemade cornbread is so good. It’s made with chilies and cheese for a superior flavor and this is one recipe you’ll want to make every week.

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Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 1½ cups self-rising cornmeal mix
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp diced jalapeno
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup canned creamed corn
• 1 egg

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and put an 8-inch round cake pan or a cast iron skillet in there to heat up.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl to make the cornbread batter.
  
• Take the pan out of the oven and swirl some oil in there.
• Pour the batter into the hot skillet
  
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  
• Turn out onto a plate, slice and serve.
  
• Enjoy!
  

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