Cheese Mexican Cornbread
Spice up your table with this savory and satisfying Cheese Mexican Cornbread! Bursting with the bold flavors of fresh jalapeños, sweet corn kernels, and a perfect blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, this cornbread recipe takes a classic comfort food to the next level. A touch of paprika and cumin adds a smoky, earthy depth, while the golden, buttery crust bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes. Ideal as a side dish for hearty chili, BBQ, or Tex-Mex feasts, it’s also a crowd-pleasing snack all on its own. Easy to prepare in one bowl and perfect for sharing, this cheesy, spicy cornbread is a must-try for your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 Fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup Cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or cast-iron skillet and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, paprika, and ground cumin. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped jalapeños, and corn kernels until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the greased baking dish or skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before slicing and serving.
Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite meal or as a standalone snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.2 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.3 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 746 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 5889 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 107.6 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 2031 mg | 156% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
