Paula Deen's Mexican Cornbread

Elevate your cornbread game with Paula Deen's Mexican Cornbread, a southern-inspired twist packed with bold, flavorful ingredients! This moist and savory cornbread combines classic cornmeal with vibrant add-ins like shredded cheddar cheese, cream-style corn, jalapeños, and green onions for a deliciously zesty kick. The perfect balance of buttery richness and just the right amount of heat makes it an irresistible side dish for barbecues, chili nights, or cozy family dinners. Baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to prepare with only 15 minutes of prep time and yields eight hearty servings. Serve warm and watch it disappear at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup Cream-style corn
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped jalapeños (seeded for less heat, optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the cream-style corn, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, and green onions until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cornbread cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges or squares. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3080.9

Total Fat 160.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 778.2mg	0%
Sodium 6146.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 81.2g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 1242.4mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1442.6mg	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: 45.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 44.2%