Mexican-Style Cornbread

Cornbread

Mexican-Style Cornbread

Mexican-Style Cornbread
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    9 People
  • VIEWS
    780

Experience a delightful twist on classic cornbread with this vibrant Mexican-inspired recipe. Sweet creamed corn meets the fiery kick of jalapeños, all crowned with a generous layer of melted cheddar. A truly unforgettable side dish!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    24 g
  • Cholesterol
    21 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    480 mg
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare your ingredients by measuring everything out and doing all of your chopping (5 minutes).

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet (2 minutes).

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and corn oil until well combined. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese, creamed corn, chopped onion, and minced jalapeños (5 minutes).

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (3 minutes).

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Recipe View Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix (3 minutes).

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Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared pan or skillet. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top (2 minutes).

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 30-35 minutes.

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese.
Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the level of spiciness.
A cast iron skillet will give the cornbread a delicious crispy crust.
Let the cornbread cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Try adding a pinch of sugar to the batter for a touch of sweetness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 260 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Khalil Lubowitz

    Jun 26, 2025

    So easy to make and so much better than store-bought cornbread.

  • Bradly Emard

    May 9, 2024

    This cornbread is amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

  • Arvel Mante

    Aug 31, 2023

    My family devoured this! Will definitely be making it again.

  • Arvel Denesik

    Dec 14, 2022

    I love the kick from the jalapenos! I used pepper jack cheese on top for some extra spice

  • Eileen Metz

    Nov 19, 2022

    I added a can of diced green chilies for even more flavor, and it was a hit!

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