Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread
Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread layers tender ground beef, sweet creamed corn, and melted Cheddar into a moist, pepper-kissed loaf with a gentle jalapeño warmth. It’s rich yet balanced, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck side that doubles as a satisfying main. Serve warm to enjoy the comforting crumb and savory-cheesy finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, then cook and stir until it is no longer pink. Set aside.
- 3
Whisk cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in corn, milk, Cheddar cheese, onion, jalapeños, and egg. Add the browned beef and stir, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Calories 257.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.54 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.06 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 60.99 mg High
- Sodium 260.35 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.09 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 147.18 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source
- Potassium 133.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.46 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Hearty Mexican Style Cornbread is a Southern Recipes side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Cooking Spray, Cornmeal, and Cream Style Corn. Each serving provides about 257.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread?
- It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Cooking Spray, Cornmeal, Cream-Style Corn, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 257.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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