mexican cornbread
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This recipe came from a co-worker of mine back in the late '70s. It is inexpensive to make, quite easy, and great comfort food!
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1-2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1-2 clove garlic, crushed
- 2-3 - jalapeno peppers, sliced thin
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 16 ounces creamed corn, canned
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk (not evaporated)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
How To Make mexican cornbread
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Step 2Brown meat, onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers; drain fat. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste).
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Step 3In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, 1/2 t. salt and baking soda. Add milk, corn, butter and eggs.
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Step 4In large greased cast iron dutch oven (or casserole dish) pour one-half of the cornmeal batter; top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with one-half of the grated cheese.
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Step 5Pour remaining batter over meat mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over batter. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 45 minutes.
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Step 6Enjoy!!
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