Glutton's Mexican Cornbread

Dive into pure comfort food bliss with Glutton’s Mexican Cornbread, a hearty, flavor-packed twist on a classic Southern staple. This recipe fuses tender cornbread with bold Mexican-inspired ingredients like zesty jalapeños, creamy sweet corn, and vibrant green onions, while melty cheddar cheese adds an irresistible richness. The batter comes together effortlessly, blending pantry staples like cornmeal and buttermilk with fresh aromatics and optional cilantro for an extra pop of flavor. Baked to golden perfection, this cornbread offers the ultimate balance of moistness and crumbly texture, making it the perfect side dish for chili, barbecue, or your favorite soups. With just 15 minutes of prep, this crowd-pleaser is your next go-to recipe to spice up any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 cup canned cream-style corn
• 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped
• 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, chopped jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro (if using). The batter will be thick and lumpy, which is normal.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cornbread to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy it warm with a dollop of butter or your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1539.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3480.6

Total Fat 180.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 838.8mg	0%
Sodium 7330.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 389.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 63.5g
Protein 100.8g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 1631.2mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1766.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 43.4%