Description
Indulge in the flavors of the South with Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! This moist, cheesy delight is a perfect blend of traditional cornbread and a unique twist, featuring cooked rice and sharp cheddar cheese. Ideal for family gatherings, barbecues, or cozy nights in, this cornbread offers a fluffy yet hearty texture that pairs beautifully with soups or can be enjoyed on its own. Its savory notes from jalapenos and onions create a deliciously irresistible dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeno peppers
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) cream-style corn
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, baking soda, diced jalapenos, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just blended.
- Fold in cooked rice and shredded cheddar cheese gently.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter and dust lightly with cornmeal.
- Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg