Mexican Cornbread Recipe 🌽🍞
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Mexican Cornbread, a flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com combines the richness of cheese and meat with the zesty flair of Mexican spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress. With its easy preparation and delicious taste, this Mexican Cornbread is ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Breads
- Keywords: Cheese, Meat, Mexican, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow cornmeal |
| 1 | Buttermilk |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/2 | tsp Baking soda |
| 3/4 | tsp Salt |
| 1 | Lean beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Can of green chilies |
| 1 | Cheese (shredded) |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 631.7
- Fat Content: 25.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 211.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1666.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 58.6g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 9.8g
- Protein Content: 45.2g
Instructions:
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Brown Beef and Onion:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean beef and onion together for about 7 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
- Add the can of green chilies to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Set aside.
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Prepare Cornbread Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, salt, and corn. Stir the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease Baking Pan:
- Grease a baking pan with about 2 tablespoons of grease, then place it in the preheated oven to let the grease melt.
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Layer Cornbread Mixture:
- Pour half of the cornmeal mixture into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly to cover the bottom.
- Sprinkle the cooked beef and onion mixture evenly over the cornmeal layer.
- Follow with a layer of shredded cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Pour the remaining cornmeal mixture over the cheese layer, spreading it out to cover the filling.
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Bake:
- Place the assembled Mexican Cornbread into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the Mexican Cornbread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
- Slice into squares and serve warm with hot salsa and a dollop of sour cream for a delightful flavor combination that’s sure to please.
Enjoy the delicious flavors and hearty texture of this Mexican Cornbread recipe, perfect for any meal of the day! 🌶🧀
