Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! Recipe
This Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread recipe combines hearty cooked rice and creamy corn with a spicy kick of jalapenos and sharp cheddar cheese, delivering a flavorful Southern-style cornbread that’s moist, cheesy, and perfect as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cornmeal, salt, baking soda, diced jalapenos, and chopped onions until well distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, canola oil, and cream-style corn until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring continuously, blending everything thoroughly without overmixing.
- Fold in Rice and Cheese: Gently fold the cooked rice into the batter, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the rice too much.
- Prepare Skillet: Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter, then dust it lightly with cornmeal to prevent sticking and add extra texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cornbread cool slightly in the skillet before cutting it into squares for serving to allow it to set properly.
Notes
- Using a cast-iron skillet adds flavor and ensures even cooking.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For best texture, use room temperature eggs and cooked rice.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a spicier variation.
- This cornbread pairs wonderfully with Creole dishes or as a hearty side for soups and salads.
Keywords: Creole cornbread, cheesy cornbread, jalapeno cornbread, cornmeal bread, Southern cornbread, baked cornbread
