Description
Learn how to make a delicious Navajo cornbread that is soft, moist, and slightly sweet, with a hint of spice from green chiles. This recipe combines traditional ingredients like cornmeal, creamed corn, and cheddar cheese for an authentic American cornbread experience.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 cup creamed corn
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 small can (4 oz) diced green chiles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in creamed corn, cheddar cheese, and green chiles (if using).
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- This cornbread is soft, moist, and slightly sweet with a hint of spice from the green chiles.
- For a more traditional texture, reduce or omit the sugar and creamed corn.
- Pair with chili, stew, or enjoy with butter and honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Native American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
