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American dish with cornmeal

Easy Cheesy Cornbread

This Easy Cheesy Cornbread recipe is packed with melty cheese mix for a tender, moist crumb and crisp, golden edges. It’s a real crowdpleaser and the perfect easy side for chili, BBQ, and cozy weeknight dinners.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil plus more for greasing
  • 1 ½ cups cornmeal
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese mix grated

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Grease a 9×9‑inch baking pan with a light coat of vegetable oil.
    ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat them lightly.
    2 large eggs
  • Pour in the milk and oil, then whisk until everything’s smooth and pale.
    1 ½ cups whole milk
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, chili flakes (if using), salt, pepper and grated cheese.
    1 ½ cups cornmeal
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1 tablespoon sugar
    ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    1 cup Mexican cheese mix
  • Pour in the wet mixture and gently stir until combined.
  • Next, pour the batter into your greased pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  • Let the cornbread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve warm.

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Notes

  • If you want really crisp edges, slide the greased pan into the oven while it preheats, then pour in the batter so it sizzles on contact.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Do it just until it's combined to keep your cornbread light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg
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