Mexican-Style Corn Bread
Recipe: #34279
February 10, 2020
"Adding the chopped green chilies makes this cornbread unusual."
Original is 12 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (56.5 g)
- Calories 93.8
- Total Fat - 4.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 2 g
- Cholesterol - 77.6 mg
- Sodium - 193.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 10.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.9 g
- Sugars - 1.2 g
- Protein - 4.2 g
- Calcium - 63.9 mg
- Iron - 0.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
Step 2
Add milk and egg. Stir until blended and set aside 30 minutes to soften corn meal.
Step 3
Place shortening in 8-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably iron) or cake pan and heat it to 425' in oven.
Step 4
When sizzling, add to batter, add the chilies, stir, and pour all of it at once into skillet.
Step 5
Bake 20-25 minutes at 425' F.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by combining 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.
- If you don't have green chilies on hand, you can substitute with red bell peppers or other vegetables.
- Substitute almond milk for buttermilk: Almond milk is a great plant-based alternative to buttermilk, and it can still provide the same creamy texture and flavor to the cornbread. Additionally, almond milk is generally lower in calories and fat than buttermilk, making it a healthier option.
- Substitute olive oil for vegetable oil: Olive oil is a healthier alternative to vegetable oil, as it contains more healthy fats. Additionally, it can provide a more robust flavor to the cornbread that can complement the Mexican-style flavors of the dish.
Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread Substitute the chopped green chilies with 1/4 cup of diced jalapenos and add 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients. Bake as directed.
Mexican Street Corn: This classic Mexican side dish is a perfect accompaniment to the Mexican-Style Corn Bread. It's made with grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice and is sure to add a delicious flavor to the meal.
Chile-Lime Grilled Shrimp: This spicy and zesty grilled shrimp dish is the perfect addition to the Mexican-Style Corn Bread. It's made with shrimp, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro and is sure to add a delicious flavor to the meal. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, making it a great addition to the meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I bake Mexican-Style Corn Bread?
A: Bake the Mexican-Style Corn Bread for 20-25 minutes at 425°F.
Q: What ingredients are needed for Mexican-Style Corn Bread?
A: Mexican-Style Corn Bread requires cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, milk and an egg.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Mexican-style cornbread is a popular dish in the United States, and it is believed to have been brought over by Mexican immigrants in the 19th century.
Fun Fact 2: The famous American actor and comedian Steve Martin is a big fan of Mexican-style cornbread and has been known to make it for friends and family.