How to Make Authentic Mexican Corn Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican cornbread, also known as pan de elote, is a delicious and traditional dish that has been enjoyed for generations in Mexico. It's a sweet and moist cornbread that is perfect as a side dish or as a dessert. With its rich and creamy texture, it's no wonder why this dish is loved by so many people around the world.

What sets this cornbread apart from the typical American version is the use of fresh corn, which gives it a burst of sweet flavor and a bit of crunch. The addition of M...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (such as La Lechera®)
  • ½ cup white sugar (Optional)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 ½ cups cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 pan cornbread

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Whisk sweetened condensed milk and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, and vanilla. Stir in whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, and butter.
  • Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir cornmeal mixture into the corn mixture.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 941mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 352mg