CORN BREAD WITH BASIL, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

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Corn Bread with Basil, Roasted Red Peppers and Monterey Jack Cheese image

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Pepper     Bake     Basil     Cornmeal     Corn     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeños (about 6 ounces)
1 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, drained
1/2 cup drained chopped roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add 7 tablespoons butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Mix in cheese, corn, red peppers, basil and onion. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake corn bread until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan on rack. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool completely. Cover loosely with foil and let stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 350°F oven about 10 minutes.)
  • Cut corn bread into squares.

kilo Padilla
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I'm not a fan of basil. Do you think I could omit it from this recipe?


Kopano Moritsi
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This cornbread looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Azeem Ali
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I'm interested in trying this recipe, but I don't have any roasted red peppers. Can I substitute something else?


junid jani
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Khan Muhammed Sarwer
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cornbread didn't turn out well. It was too dense and crumbly.


Toyba Dawood
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This cornbread is a bit too dry for my taste.


Bhakta karki
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


Borno Hawee
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5 stars!


Md Mostofa Kamal
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This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Jon Agrimson
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I'm not a huge cornbread fan, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the roasted red peppers and basil added a nice touch.


Rafaqat Rana
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Easy to make and oh so tasty!


dawood Baloch
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This cornbread was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, with a crispy crust. The basil and roasted red peppers added a unique and delicious twist.