Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread Recipe

Spice up your next meal with this unbelievably delicious Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread! This recipe delivers a delightfully soft, almost custard-like texture, making it the perfect side for chili, tacos, or any Southwestern-inspired dish. Adapted from the Everyday Fiesta cookbook, this cornbread is bursting with flavor and easy to make. Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 193.6 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread

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How to Make Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 9-10 inch cast iron skillet or baking pan in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups cornmeal, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients (see ingredient list below) to the bowl.
  5. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven.
  7. Pour the batter into the hot pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the pan.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
  10. Enjoy your delicious Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

14g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread?

Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread?

Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread has approximately 193.6 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Mexican Fiesta Green Chile Cornbread are Light Olive Oil, Yellow Cornmeal, Flour, Baking Powder, Sugar, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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