Quick Mexican Cornbread
Bring bold flavors to your table with this Quick Mexican Cornbread—a perfect fusion of comfort food and zesty Mexican-inspired flair. This easy-to-make recipe combines classic cornbread ingredients like yellow cornmeal and melted butter with exciting additions like sweet corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of heat from optional chopped jalapeños. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, it’s a crowd-pleaser whether served alongside chili, barbecued meats, or as a stand-alone snack. With its golden-brown crust and moist, cheesy interior, this quick and flavorful cornbread is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 unit large egg
- 0.75 cup canned sweet corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons jalapeños, finely chopped (optional)
- 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the sweet corn, jalapeños (if using), and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cornbread to cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.7 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 3871 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.9 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*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.
