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Creole Cornbread

Irresistibly Cheesy Creole Cornbread You’ll Crave Again!

This Creole Cornbread is a cheesy, moist, and fluffy treat with a hint of spice, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup Cornmeal yellow or white
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda use fresh for best rise
  • 1/2 cup Diced Jalapenos pickled or fresh
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion or green onions
  • 2 large Eggs or flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 1 cup Milk almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup Cream-Style Corn or frozen corn puréed
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice or quinoa, omit for simplicity
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack for spiciness
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Diced Bell Peppers any color
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs like thyme or oregano

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine cornmeal, salt, baking soda, diced jalapenos, and chopped onion in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in cooked rice and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with butter and dust with cornmeal.
  7. Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared skillet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, do not overmix the batter. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and rise.

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