Arizona Green Chile Cornbread Green Chili Cornbread Recipe

Experience the fiery Southwest with this Arizona Green Chile Cornbread recipe, adapted from Gwen McKee & Barbara Moseley's 'Best of the Best from America' cookbook. This recipe delivers a deliciously moist and flavorful cornbread packed with green chiles and melted cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a hearty snack, it's easy to double or triple for a crowd!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 439.7 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Arizona Green Chile Cornbread Green Chili Cornbread

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How to Make Arizona Green Chile Cornbread Green Chili Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  3. Add 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 cup of chopped green chiles. Stir until just combined.
  4. Grate 2 cups of cheddar cheese; reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Stir the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese into the batter.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a deeper dish, increase baking time as needed.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

51g

Carbs

12g