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Mexican Cornbread

 
Mexican CornbreadMexican Cornbread is loaded with yellow corn kernels and diced jalapeno peppers.
 
Cheddar cheese is an optional ingredient.
 
Mexican Cornbread
 
Bake in a skillet or muffin tin. 
 
Mexican Cornbread Muffins
 
The cornbread is moist inside and crusty outside.  Savory, hearty and delicious.  Very easy to make.  
 
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Mexican Cornbread Pinterest
 
Mexican Cornbread’s colorful texture makes a pretty presentation on the dinner table.
 
EDITOR’S NOTE (December 24, 2020):  Added 5 new photos.  Edited text for clarity.
 
Updated the recipe by adding 1/4 cup self-rising flour, 2 additional tablespoons of buttermilk, and replaced fresh diced jalapeno peppers with jarred diced jalapeno peppers. 
 
Watch video demonstration uploaded in recipe notes (end of page).
 
 
DISCLOSURE (SPONSORED)
I “purchased” a jar of Diced Jalapeno Peppers with a coupon provided by Mt. Olive Pickles. 
 
Mt Olive Diced Jalapeno PeppersThe diced jalapeno peppers were excellent in this recipe.  I have not been paid money to promote their product.  All comments are my own. 
 
Mt. Olive Diced Jalapeno Pepper
 
 
FASCINATING CORNBREAD FACTS
 
Cornbread has been called a “cornerstone” of the cuisine of the Southern United States. Cornmeal is produced by grinding dry raw corn grains.
 
Native Americans used ground corn (maize) as food for thousands of years before Europeans arrived in the New World.
 
European settlers, who resided in the English Southern Colonies, learned original recipes for corn dishes from the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek.  
 
They developed cornmeal recipes similar to bread made with grains in Europe.
 
Source:  www.wikipedia.org
 
 
 
Mexican Cornbread
Whole corn kernels add flavor and texture.  If using canned corn, rinse thoroughly to remove the sodium water.  Tastes better in my opinion.
 
 
Pairs well with meat loaf, baked chicken, barbecue, smoky collard greens and smoky turnip greens.  Also excellent with southern fried cabbage.
 
 
Although green chilies are a popular ingredient in Mexican Cornbread,  they’re optional in my recipe. Truly a matter of personal preference.  
 
 
The key to a thoroughly baked crust is to grease skillet and preheat until oil is sizzling hot… before adding cornbread batter.  The hot oil will thoroughly bake the bottom and side crusts. 
 
Mexican Cornbread Muffins
Mexican Cornbread Muffins ready for the oven. This variation doesn’t have cheddar cheese.
 

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Mexican Cornbread
Mexican Cornbread is moist inside. Crusty outside. Loaded with yellow corn kernels and diced jalapeno peppers . Cheddar cheese is optional. Bake in a skillet or muffin tin. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Mexican Cornbread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow or white self-rising cornmeal mix I used white self-rising cornmeal mix.
  • 1/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar optional
  • 1 cup yellow corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese mild, medium or sharp (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons jarred diced jalapeno peppers
  • 2 medium eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cultured buttermilk Plus two tablespoons.
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) green chilies optional
  • vegetable oil to grease skillet or baking pan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow or white self-rising cornmeal mix I used white self-rising cornmeal mix.
  • 1/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar optional
  • 1 cup yellow corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese mild, medium or sharp (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons jarred diced jalapeno peppers
  • 2 medium eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cultured buttermilk Plus two tablespoons.
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) green chilies optional
  • vegetable oil to grease skillet or baking pan
Mexican Cornbread
Instructions
Mexican "Skillet" Cornbread
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In large bowl, combine self-rising cornmeal mix, sugar (if using), yellow corn kernels, sharp cheddar cheese, jarred diced jalapeno peppers, 2 eggs (beaten), and buttermilk.
  3. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Grease 9" cast iron skillet (or other bake ware) with vegetable oil. On top of stove, heat greased skillet over low-medium heat... until oil is sizzling hot (but not smoking).
  5. Greased skillet is hot enough when a small drop of batter sizzles when dropped in hot oil. WARNING: Hot oil may pop out of skillet. Wear an oven mitt and keep face away from skillet with hot oil.
  6. Turn heat off. Carefully pour batter into hot greased skillet. Smooth evenly with back of spoon.
  7. Use oven mitt to carefully place skillet into preheated oven. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees.
  8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Serve hot.
Mexican Cornbread Muffins
  1. Grease bottom and sides of a muffin tin with a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Or spray each cup with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  2. Fill each cup with cornbread batter (about 3 tablespoons).
  3. Place muffin tin in preheated oven.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes OR until a toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Makes 6 muffins. Serve hot.
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