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The Best Cheesy & Moist Mexican Cornbread Recipe with Jalapeños

Three squares of moist Mexican cornbread stacked on a white plate, showing melted cheddar cheese and green chives.
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Stop settling for dry bread. Discover the secret to unbelievably moist, cheesy Mexican Cornbread packed with green chilies. This savory Tex-Mex side dish is packed with flavor and ready in under an hour—the perfect complement to your next bowl of chili or BBQ feast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn, undrained
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh or pickled jalapeños (adjust to your heat preference)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Stir in the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, green chilies, and jalapeños until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the creamed corn, buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough cornbread.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan or skillet. Sprinkle a little extra cheddar cheese over the top if desired.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the Mexican Cornbread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

  • For guaranteed moisture, use the creamed corn trick; it adds necessary liquid and texture.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, use only canned mild green chilies and omit the fresh jalapeños.
  • This cornbread pairs perfectly with chili or BBQ dishes.

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