Spicy Jalapeno Corn Bread
We enjoy the combination of flavors in this golden corn bread. It's not dry or crumbly like other corn breads.—Anita LaRose, Benavides, Texas9 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons seeded jalapeno peppers
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, cheese, baking powder and salt. In
- another bowl, beat the eggs, add corn, buttermilk, oil and
- jalapenos. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for
- 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out
- clean. Cut into squares; serve warm. Yield: 9 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 179 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.