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mexican corn bread

Recipe by
Anna Vandenhazel
West Valley City, UT

Found in a cookbook put out by Stokely-Van Camp in the early 80's. I made this for a Mexican-themed progressive dinner at church (where you eat each course at a different location) and everyone loved it.

yield 8 -10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican corn bread

  • 1-1/3 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1-1/3 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 can
    (8-1/2 oz) cream style corn
  • 2 Tbsp
    bacon drippings
  • 1
    onion powder
  • 6
    strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 c
    grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    mild green chilies, chopped

How To Make mexican corn bread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400F.
  • 2
    Butter 9-inch square pan.
  • 3
    Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • 4
    In separate bowl, beat eggs. Stir in buttermilk, corn, baking drippings, onion, bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, and chilies. Add to cornmeal mixture and stir until well combined.
  • 5
    Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • 6
    Bake 45 minutes.

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