Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! This delightful cornbread masterfully blends Southern tradition with a spicy Creole twist, featuring rich cheddar cheese and jalapeños for an explosion of flavor. Its moist texture and cheesy goodness make it an ideal companion for family gatherings, cozy dinners, or as a standalone snack. Whip it up effortlessly in just a few simple steps, and watch it become the star of your table. Perfectly versatile, this cornbread pairs beautifully with hearty soups, grilled meats, or even as breakfast delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp diced jalapeños
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, baking soda, diced jalapeños, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until blended.
- Fold in cooked rice and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg