Mexican Cornbread

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

  • 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
  • 3⁄4 cup white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 2 ounces canned chopped green chili peppers, drained
  • 1⁄2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

Method:

  1. Preparation:
    • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
    • Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, beat together melted butter and sugar.
    • Beat in eggs one at a time.
    • Blend in cream-style corn, drained green chili peppers, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar cheese.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Blend and Bake:
    • Add the flour mixture to the wet corn mixture; stir until smooth.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Enjoy and Personalize:
    • Feel free to customize the sweetness according to your taste preferences.
    • Consider experimenting with spice levels or cheese varieties for your unique twist.

Feedback from Our Community:

  • “Enjoyed the recipe! I’ve made it twice already and each time it was fabulous.”
  • “For those who prefer a kick, try experimenting with spice levels and cheese varieties.”
  • “Consider omitting extra sugar if using sweet corn for a less sweet version.”
  • “Super moist and not greasy, despite the generous amount of butter.”
Spread the love

Leave a Comment