Junior League Southwest Green Chile Corn Bread
Elevate your cornbread game with this Junior League Southwest Green Chile Corn Bread, a spicy and savory twist on the classic Southern favorite. Packed with vibrant flavors, this recipe combines tender cornmeal and fluffy all-purpose flour with the bold kick of diced green chiles, melted cheddar cheese, and optional jalapeño for an extra fiery touch. Sweet corn kernels add a delightful pop of freshness, while the buttery richness ties it all together. Baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, this cornbread is the ideal side dish for chili, barbecue, or hearty stews. Perfectly moist and bursting with Southwestern flair, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces diced green chiles, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Stir in the milk and melted butter until combined.
Step 4
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing.
Step 5
Fold in the green chiles, shredded cheddar cheese, corn kernels, and jalapeño (if using) until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even layer.
Step 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the corn bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1106.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2578.9 |
| Total Fat 112.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 651.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4426.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 327.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 49.1g | |
| Protein 80.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1218.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1378.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories