Description
Mexican cornbread showcases Southern comfort with spicy jalapeño and cheese flavors. Hearty ingredients blend together to create a perfect side dish that satisfies hungry guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup (120 g/4.2 oz) sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) buttermilk or whole milk
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsps sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup (80 ml/2.7 fl oz) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup chopped jalapeños (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously grease an 8-inch square pan or cast-iron skillet with cooking spray or butter to prevent adherence.
- Oven Setup: Calibrate oven to 425°F (220°C) for precise cornbread baking conditions.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until uniformly blended, eliminating potential clumping.
- Batter Creation: Integrate egg, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and jalapeños into dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, cohesive mixture forms.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared vessel, distributing evenly to ensure consistent texture and golden coloration throughout.
- Cooking Completion: Bake for 20-25 minutes until surface transforms to a rich golden-brown and the texture becomes slightly springy when gently pressed.
- Resting Phase: Allow cornbread to cool for 5-10 minutes, enabling structural stabilization and facilitating clean, precise cutting.
Notes
- Grease Strategically: Use butter or cooking spray generously to prevent cornbread from sticking and ensure easy removal from the pan.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain an exact 425°F oven temperature for achieving the perfect golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk dry ingredients completely to eliminate flour lumps, creating a smooth, consistent cornbread texture.
- Jalapeño Tip: Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal spice preference, finely chopping for even heat distribution throughout the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg