Description
- This Mexican Cornbread is a delicious twist on classic cornbread, featuring a savory blend of cheese and green chilies for added flavor and spice. Perfect for serving with chili, soups, or just as a snack, this cornbread is soft, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped green chilies and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- If you like extra spice, you can use hot green chilies or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a slightly sweeter cornbread, you can increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.
- This cornbread is great served with chili, soups, or even as a side to grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes