Description
Indulge in Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! This delightful dish combines the rich, comforting texture of cornbread with a spicy kick from jalapeños and a creamy burst from cheddar cheese. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a family dinner, or simply treating yourself to something special. This cornbread stands out with its unique flavor profile, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, it can be served as a side dish for soups and barbecues or enjoyed as a snack on its own. Get ready to impress your guests with this mouthwatering recipe that embodies the essence of Southern comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1/2 Chopped Onion
- 1–2 tbsp Jalapeño Peppers
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil
- 1 can Cream Style Corn (14.5 oz)
- 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, baking soda, jalapeños, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until combined.
- Gently fold in cooked rice and cheddar cheese.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter, sprinkle some cornmeal inside, and pour in the batter.
- Bake for about 45–50 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg