Chili-Cheese Corn Bread

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A savory, golden cornbread studded with melted cheddar and spicy green chiles.
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This Chili-Cheese Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food side dish, offering a perfect balance of sweet cornmeal, tangy buttermilk, and spicy heat. The batter is enriched with sharp cheddar cheese and chopped mild green chiles, creating a moist interior with a beautifully crisp, golden crust. It’s incredibly easy to whip up, requiring just a few simple pantry staples and minimal prep time. Whether youâÂÂre serving it alongside a hearty chili, a grilled sandwich, or as part of a Southern-style potluck, this bread steals the show. The addition of whole wheat flour adds a slight nuttiness and texture, while the high-heat baking ensures a professional bakery finish right in your home oven. ItâÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.

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Chili-Cheese Corn Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 107.5

Description

This Chili-Cheese Cornbread is the ultimate comfort food side dish, offering a perfect balance of sweet cornmeal, tangy buttermilk, and spicy heat. The batter is enriched with sharp cheddar cheese and chopped mild green chiles, creating a moist interior with a beautifully crisp, golden crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to whip up, requiring just a few simple pantry staples and minimal prep time. Whether youâÂÂre serving it alongside a hearty chili, a grilled sandwich, or as part of a Southern-style potluck, this bread steals the show. The addition of whole wheat flour adds a slight nuttiness and texture, while the high-heat baking ensures a professional bakery finish right in your home oven. ItâÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust lightly with 2 tablespoons of cornmeal.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the remaining cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and whole wheat flour.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and egg white until combined.
  5. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and chopped mild green chiles into the wet mixture.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Place the pan in the upper third of the oven.
  9. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is firm to the touch.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 107.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 16.0mg6%
Sodium 952.6mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 20.7g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 3.6g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cornbread, cheddar, green chiles, buttermilk, comfort food, southern, side dish, spicy, cheesy, quick bread, vegetarian, easy dinner, potluck, homemade, oven baked
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