Description
Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! is a flavor-packed delight that will elevate any meal. With its irresistible blend of cheddar cheese and jalapeños, this cornbread boasts a moist texture and a cheesy goodness that keeps everyone coming back for more. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a comforting snack, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it alongside your favorite soups, gumbos, or barbecued meats for a truly memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeño peppers
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, baking soda, jalapeños, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn; then combine with dry ingredients.
- Fold in cooked rice and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter; pour in the batter evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole/Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg