Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! This delightful dish combines the classic flavors of cornbread with a spicy kick from jalapenos and a rich creaminess from cheddar cheese. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy weeknight dinners, this cornbread is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Its moist texture, enhanced by cooked rice and cream-style corn, makes it an irresistible addition to your table. Whether served warm alongside hearty dishes like gumbo or enjoyed as a snack with honey butter, this cheesy cornbread brings warmth and flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, baking soda, diced jalapenos, and chopped onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn until combined.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring until well blended.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter, dust with cornmeal, and pour in the batter evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole/Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg