Creole Cornbread

Name: Creole Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 to 2 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno peppers; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Additional cornmeal

Corn bread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This is an old favorite that I found in the bottom of my recipe drawer, and it really tastes wonderful. —Enid Hebert, Lafayette, Louisiana

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional cornmeal

Directions

In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda.
In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 293 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Creole Cornbread in Country December/January 1995

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delowenstein

Apr 2, 2017

I found this bread to have a moist and cheesy flavor! I just did 2 changes-I didn't have canola oil, so I used vegetable oil and also used 2% milk since that was what I'd had available!
crochets

Feb 27, 2017

I followed recipe exactly as written. It was wonderfully moist but lacking in flavor. Needs some creole spices to jazz it up. 3 stars for texture, moistness & presentation out of the cast iron pan.
pugsley61

Sep 7, 2013

made this several times and once for a bbq contest, placed second with it. very good.