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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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 13%
- Protein 13.04 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 20.54 g 7%
- Total Fat 13.9 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.06 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.99 mg High 20%
- Sodium 260.35 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 133.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 19.46 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.47 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.42 mcg Low Source 2%
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.
- Is Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread healthy?
- Mom’s Hearty Mexican-Style Cornbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 257.36 calories and 13.04 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 260.35 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.06 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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