How to Make Mrs. Patti's Mexican Cornbread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of spicy and flavorful Mexican cuisine, then you’re going to love Mrs. Patti’s Mexican Cornbread! This recipe is a combination of traditional cornbread and the bold flavors of Mexican cooking, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and exciting. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish for a hearty soup or chili, or enjoying it on its own, this cornbread is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup chopped jalapeno peppers, or to taste
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large cast-iron skillet.
  • Whisk cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; beat sour cream and eggs into cornmeal mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir cream-style corn, onion, vegetable oil, and jalapeno peppers into batter.
  • Pour half the batter into prepared cast-iron skillet; spread 1 cup Cheddar cheese over batter. Pour in remaining batter and spread remaining 2 cups Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and the cheese topping is melted and browned, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 914mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 456mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 253mg