Description
Seriously The Best Creole Cornbread EVER! is a flavorful twist on traditional cornbread, combining the richness of Southern cuisine with a zesty kick from jalapenos and cheddar cheese. This moist, cheesy delight is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy dinners at home. Every bite delivers an explosion of savory goodness that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, this cornbread pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or as a standalone treat. Whether you’re serving it alongside jambalaya or topping it with honey butter, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1–2 tbsp jalapeno peppers
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, baking soda, jalapenos, and onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and cream-style corn.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just blended; fold in cooked rice and cheddar cheese.
- Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Pour batter into the skillet and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg