Description
Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! is a mouthwatering dish that embodies the essence of comfort food. With its delightful blend of sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapenos, this cornbread elevates any meal, whether it’s served alongside a hearty chili or enjoyed on its own. Perfect for gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy family dinners, this recipe guarantees to impress your guests with its unique flavor profile and moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeno peppers (to taste)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz.)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, baking soda, diced jalapenos, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until blended. Fold in cooked rice and shredded cheese.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter & dust with cornmeal. Pour in batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg