Green Chile Cheese Bread

This delicious recipe pairs savory and sweet flavors together, boasting the cozy warmth of traditional cornbread but also adding in a southwestern twist in the form of cheeses and tasty green chili peppers. You can use canned chilies (simply pop open the can and drain) or fresh ones (you’ll need to roast, peel and chop them).

You’re going to love the creamy melted cheese and the gently pop of the corn kernels in every bite. Garlic salt, red chili flakes and black pepper add flavor accents and then the whole thing is baked to beautiful perfection in a cast iron skillet.

Every slice is delicious and you’ll find this to be a versatile recipe, as you can pair it with a bowl of chili or even enjoy it hot and buttered as part of your breakfast or brunch.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This delicious cornbread features green chilies and cheese. Cornbread is already delicious but add chilies and cheese and it becomes even more delicious. 

How to Serve It:

Enjoy this hot alongside chili or hot and buttered with brunch. 

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up later if you want. It’s best served freshly baked though.

Storage Instructions:

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

Variations and Substitutions:

Adjust the amount of chilies and chili flakes to control the spice factor. You can make it as spicy or as mild as you prefer. Add other spices if you like, such as paprika, cumin or oregano.

Green Chile Cheese Bread

This tasty cornbread recipe includes green chilies and cheese for added appeal. You’ll love how light, tasty and rich-flavored it is. Cornbread pairs with anything from chili to a stew or even alongside a fried breakfast.

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Cook Time 33 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup canned or thawed corn kernels
• ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup chopped green chilies
• ⅓ block cream cheese
• Garlic salt black pepper and red chili flakes, to taste
• 1 package cornbread mix

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425°F with a large cast iron skillet in there.
• Prepare the cornbread following the directions on the package, adding in the monterey jack cheese.
• Combine the corn kernels with the green chilies, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and spices.
  
• Put half the cornbread batter in the hot cast iron skillet, add the corn kernels mixture, and then the rest of the cornbread batter.
  
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
  

Keyword Green Chile Cheese Bread

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