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.
The diced jalapeno peppers were excellent in this recipe. I have not been paid money to promote their product. All comments are my own.
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 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.
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.
Stir until well combined. Set aside.
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).
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.
Turn heat off. Carefully pour batter into hot greased skillet. Smooth evenly with back of spoon.
Use oven mitt to carefully place skillet into preheated oven. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Serve hot.
Mexican Cornbread Muffins
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.
Fill each cup with cornbread batter (about 3 tablespoons).
Place muffin tin in preheated oven.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes OR until a toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
