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Cheesy Mexican Cornbread Recipe
Emily

Mexican Cornbread

This moist and flavorful Mexican Cornbread is packed with sweet corn, cheese, onion, and green pepper — a perfect Southern-inspired side dish that bakes up golden and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican Fusion, Southern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white cornmeal
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 can mexi-corn, drained
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper
  • 1 tsp Crisco (for skillet)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • cast iron skillet
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, egg, oil, buttermilk, mexi-corn, onion, green pepper, shredded cheese, and red pepper until well combined.
  3. Melt 1 teaspoon of Crisco in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, coating the bottom well.
  4. Pour your cornbread mixture into the hot skillet and smooth it out evenly.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Serve warm with chili, barbecue, or a hearty stew. For extra heat, add diced jalapeños. You can also swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicier kick.