
Absolute Mexican Cornbread Recipe
Absolute Mexican cornbread claims to be the tastiest and most moist cornbread ever made, delivering incredibly flavorful results with superior texture that lives up to its bold name. This ultimate cornbread recipe combines authentic Mexican ingredients with proven techniques that create exceptional moisture and flavor. The absolute designation reflects the superior quality while the Mexican influences add distinctive character that sets this apart from ordinary cornbread preparations.

This Mexican cornbread has got to be the tastiest and the most moist cornbread I have ever made. It is the most requested thing I cook, so I am sharing it. Don’t let the ingredients fool you. It’s unbelievable.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl.
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Beat in eggs one at a time.
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Blend in corn, chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
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Stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to corn mixture; stir until smooth.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
743 | Calories |
41g | Fat |
84g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 743 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 41g | 52% |
Saturated Fat 24g | 122% |
Cholesterol 224mg | 75% |
Sodium 1051mg | 46% |
Total Carbohydrate 84g | 30% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 37g | |
Protein 15g | 29% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 305mg | 23% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 254mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.