Best 10 Deep South Mexican Cornbread Recipes

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Deep south Mexican cornbread is a heavenly combination of two iconic culinary traditions, blending the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting warmth of Southern soul food. This unique dish captures the essence of both cultures, creating a tantalizing experience that awakens the taste buds and leaves you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of two distinct culinary worlds, where corn takes center stage and spices dance in harmony.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN STYLE CORNBREAD



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A new spicy twist on cornbread. Very rich and flavorful with a crisp topping of cheese.

Provided by Lynn Gibson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
¼ cup corn oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 large onion, chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 cup cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs. Mix in corn oil and buttermilk. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, creamed corn, onion, and jalapenos.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 387.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ABSOLUTE MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Absolute Mexican Cornbread image

This has got to be the tastiest and the most moist cornbread I have ever made. It is the most requested thing I cook, so I am sharing it. Don't let the ingredients fool you. It's unbelievable.

Provided by Judy Spence

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in cream corn, chiles, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to corn mixture; stir until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into center of the pan comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 223.6 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 1050.7 mg, Sugar 37 g

MEXICAN CORNBREAD I



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A delicious homestyle Mexican cornbread. Moist and delicious with plenty of corn and cheese.

Provided by Rebecca Henley

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup self-rising cornmeal
½ cup self-rising flour
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 chopped green chile peppers
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) can creamed corn
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, Cheddar cheese, onion, green pepper and jalapeno. Stir in eggs, creamed corn and milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Mexican Cornbread image

I work at an elementary school, and a couple times a year we have a gathering where everyone brings a favorite dish to pass. A friend shared this delicious Mexican cornbread and it was a big hit. -Sandy Gaulitz, Spring, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups sour cream
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to the cornbread mixture just until moistened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until lightly browned and the edges pull away from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DEEP SOUTH MEXICAN CORNBREAD



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An almost quiche-like cornbread, very moist!. Cut into small squares and serve as an easy pick-up appetizer.

Provided by Julie 927

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup white cornmeal
2 eggs, beaten
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) white cream-style corn
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Pour into ungreased 9x12 pyrex.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes until lightly browned.

DEEP-DISH MEXICAN CORNBREAD PIZZA



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Meat, beans, and cheese on top of skillet-baked cornbread. Easy and filling!

Provided by EbonAskavi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (8.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 ½ cups milk
2 large eggs
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, divided
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup frozen corn
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl. Pour into a lightly greased, nonstick oven-proof skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir ground beef in a skillet until hot and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is translucent. Add 1 can of tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir in frozen corn.
  • Mix refried beans and remaining can of tomatoes in a separate bowl. Spread over the baked cornbread. Top with the beef mixture and cover with Cheddar cheese.
  • Return to the oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.8 g, Cholesterol 139.9 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1702.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

QUICK MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Quick Mexican Cornbread image

Make and share this Quick Mexican Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/2 cup self rising flour
3/4-1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup corn oil
1/2 cup corn kernel
3 -4 green onions, diced
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1 -2 jalapeno, diced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cut into smallish chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat ovent o 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients together well.
  • Grease a cast iron skillet and pour in bread battter.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • **Selfrising flour=1 cup flour to 1& 1/2 t's baking powder to 1/2 t.
  • flour.
  • This works with corn meal as well.

MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Mexican Cornbread image

Make and share this Mexican Cornbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Thompson

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 10" skillet or 13x9 baking dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cornbread mix
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream-style corn
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained
3/4 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients together just until blended well, and pour into greased 10" cast-iron skillet (or 13x9 baking dish).
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, or until top is deep golden-brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2294.7, Fat 180.8, SaturatedFat 54.8, Cholesterol 610.8, Sodium 4687.5, Carbohydrate 111, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 34.7, Protein 74.3

MEXICAN-STYLE SWEET CORNBREAD



Mexican-Style Sweet Cornbread image

This Mexican sweet cornbread (or "tamalito") is a cross between cornbread and pudding. You can serve this as a side dish or as dessert.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 (14.25 ounce) can sweet cream-style corn
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine corn muffin mix, corn, butter, sugar, water, and salt in a bowl. Pour into the greased loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until all the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Scoop onto serving dishes with an ice cream scoop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 592.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

MOIST MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Moist Mexican Cornbread image

Our family enjoys this beef-stuffed corn bread with for a snack or even a simple entree. -Elizabeth Sanders, Obion, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream and oil. In another bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt; fold in the chiles, green pepper, onion and pimientos. Add the egg mixture; mix well. , Pour half into greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with beef. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon remaining cornmeal mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cornbread.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cornbread tough.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help the cornbread cook evenly and develop a nice crust.
  • Preheat the oven to the correct temperature. This is important for ensuring that the cornbread cooks evenly.
  • Bake the cornbread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overcook it, or it will be dry.

Conclusion:

Deep South Mexican cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there is a recipe in this article that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give deep South Mexican cornbread a try.

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