Description
Indulge in Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! This delightful dish is a perfect blend of savory cheeses, spicy jalapenos, and the comforting texture of cooked rice. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or a festive gathering, this cornbread will steal the show with its moist and fluffy texture. It’s not just a side but an experience that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, and BBQ. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, this recipe celebrates the rich flavors of Southern cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeno peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 14.5 oz can cream-style corn
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, baking soda, jalapenos, and onion. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in cooked rice and cheddar cheese gently.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter, dust with cornmeal, then pour batter evenly into the skillet.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg