Creole Cornbread

Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful. I found the recipe in the bottom of my recipe drawer.

Creole Cornbread

Average Rating: 4.2

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Additional cornmeal

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda.
  • 2. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet.
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 272 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.