Best 13 Flavorful Mexican Cornbread Recipes

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When it comes to delightful side dishes, flavorful Mexican cornbread is an absolute must-try. With its unique blend of sweet corn, zesty peppers, and savory spices, this dish offers a delightful taste experience that will elevate any meal. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering with friends or simply want to treat yourself to a satisfying snack, this article will guide you through creating the perfect Mexican cornbread.

Here are our top 13 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

MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Mexican Cornbread image

The Best Mexican Inspired Cornbread is an easy homemade recipe made with cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, cream corn, green onions, and peppers!

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Breads     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup self-rising white cornmeal
1/2 cup self-rising flour
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions (sliced)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper ((or red bell pepper, for color))
6 ounce can green chili peppers
2 eggs (beaten)
8 ounce can cream-style corn
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350f degrees and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or use a springform pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, and canned green chili peppers until well blended.
  • Stir in the eggs, creamed corn, and milk. Spread the batter out into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 971 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAVORITE MEXICAN CORNBREAD



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I love to cook and my supportive and encouraging mom finally convinced me to submit this recipe. I often serve this cornbread with chili. -Donna Hypes, Ramona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup bacon drippings, melted
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Honey, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. In another bowl, combine buttermilk and egg; add corn and remaining ingredients. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until combined. Pour batter into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm. Drizzle with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MEXICAN CORNBREAD



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This Mexican cornbread is made with fresh green chiles, sweet corn, and shredded cheddar cheese, for a savory cornbread that has a little kick to it.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour , sifted
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs, eaten
1/4 cup melted butter, or shortening
1/2 cup sugar, optional
1 cup fresh sweet corn, or frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
1 to 2 fresh green chiles, or 1/4 cup of canned diced green chiles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.​
  • Thoroughly grease and flour a 9 × 9-inch baking pan (or use a nonstick baking pan or a flexible silicone pan). Or use a cast-iron skillet.
  • Sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.​
  • Combine the milk, eggs, butter (or shortening) and sugar, if using.​
  • Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones and mix just until the flour is moistened, no more than 10 to 15 seconds. Then fold in the corn, diced peppers, and cheese, but don't overmix the batter or the cornbread will be too tough.​
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake the cornbread immediately.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean and the edges of the cornbread start to separate from the pan.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 298 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FLAVORFUL MEXICAN CORNBREAD



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This tasty corn bread is easy to mix up. I serve it often with a meal or hearty bowl of soup as an alternative to rolls. Cheddar cheese makes it specially flavorful, and the diced peppers add nice color. -Esther Shank, Harrisonville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, corn, oil, onion and green pepper. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese., Pour into a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet or 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CORN BREAD



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Sweet and moist Mexican corn bread. This is how it's made in Mexican homes and served as an appetizer or dessert.

Provided by thiswayhome

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (such as La Lechera®)
½ cup white sugar
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Whisk sweetened condensed milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. 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 Facts : Calories 448.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 108.9 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 941.3 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

MOIST MEXICAN CORNBREAD



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I like this cornbread because of its great taste. Moist and so easy to mix up. Also is good hot, warm and cold. I like to add diced red jalapeno or some chipotle seasoning for color. This recipe always turns out good.

Provided by kansbaker

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
1 small onion, diced finely
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
1 1/2 cups sour cream
4 eggs, beaten
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1/3 cup oil
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except the cornbread mixes into a large bowl and mix well with a spoon.
  • Now add the cornbread mixes and stir just until moistened.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until lightly browned and the edges pull away from the sides of the pan.
  • Serve warm and refrigerate leftovers.

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-STYLE SWEET CORNBREAD



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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

MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Mexican Cornbread image

This wonderful cornbread recipe came from a Paula Dean magazine. If you do not like spicy Mexican cornbread, you can substitute banana peppers in place of the jalapeno peppers and still have a tasty cornbread.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
1 medium onion, grated
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup cream-style corn
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (7 medium banana peppers can be substituted for the jalapeno peppers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cornmeal mix, onion, cheese, and sugar. Stir in milk, eggs, corn, and peppers.
  • Pour into pan, and bake 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cut into squares to serve.

MEXICAN CORNBREAD I



Mexican Cornbread I image

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

MOM'S MEXICAN CORNBREAD



Mom's Mexican Cornbread image

This cornbread containing meat, cheese, peppers, and other ingredients is a family favorite. It's great alone or with a bowl of beans on the side. You may add extra cheese or peppers to suit your own taste. If making a double batch, use 1 can of whole-kernel corn and 1 can of cream-style corn.

Provided by snowylady

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9X12 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the ground beef in the skillet until no longer pink. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, salt, and baking soda. Mix in milk, egg, onion, corn, Cheddar cheese, and jalapeno pepper. Stir in browned beef. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 490.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MEXICAN CORNBREAD II



Mexican Cornbread II image

Moist, spicy cornbread that's so simple to make and tastes so good!

Provided by Bea

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8.5 ounce) package self-rising cornmeal
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Place cornmeal mix in a large bowl. Stir in egg, milk, creamed corn, cheese and diced green chile peppers. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cornbread pulls away from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Freshly ground cornmeal yields the best flavor and texture, but store-bought cornmeal can also be used.
  • To prevent the butter or oil from splattering, add it to the skillet once it is hot but not smoking.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a dense cornbread.
  • For a crispy crust, cook the cornbread in a preheated skillet over medium-high heat.
  • If you are using a cast-iron skillet, season it before using it to prevent the cornbread from sticking.
  • Serve the cornbread warm with honey, butter, or your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Mexican cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover corn and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it spicy, cheesy, or sweet, there is a Mexican cornbread recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful dish, give Mexican cornbread a try!

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