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Mrs. Patti’s Mexican Cornbread Recipe
Mrs. Patti's Mexican cornbread delivers authentic flavors with just the right touch of spice that defines traditional Mexican cornbread preparation passed down through families. This beloved family recipe creates perfectly spiced cornbread that complements Mexican meals without overwhelming other flavors. The traditional approach ensures consistent results while the subtle spice level makes this appealing to various heat tolerances, creating cornbread that satisfies everyone at the table.
Mexican cornbread with a touch of spice.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 onion, chopped
⅔ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped jalapeño peppers, or to taste
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large cast iron skillet.
Whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat in sour cream and eggs until thoroughly combined. Stir in cream-style corn, onion, vegetable oil, and jalapeño peppers until incorporated.
Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared cast iron skillet; spread 1 cup Cheddar cheese over batter. Pour in remaining batter and spread remaining 2 cups Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until set and cheese topping is melted and browned, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 555 | Calories |
| 40g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 555 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 40g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 914mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 456mg | 35% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 253mg | 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.
