Green Chile Cornbread
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups cornmeal
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt *See note.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (*See note.)
- 7 ounces diced green chiles well drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, and place the butter in a 9x9-inch baking dish.½ cup unsalted butter
- Place the pan in the oven just long enough to melt the butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and seasonings.1 ½ cups cornmeal, ¾ cup all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Add the egg, buttermilk, and milk, and stir in the melted butter. Leave the residual butter in the pan.1 large egg, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, ½ cup milk
- Fold in the shredded cheese, green chiles, and crumbled bacon, then transfer the batter to the prepared pan.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 4 slices bacon, 7 ounces diced green chiles
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the cornbread turns golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 piece of cornbread. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*If you are watching your salt intake, consider reducing or omitting the added salt in this recipe.
*I like to use fully-cooked, microwavable bacon to make this recipe really simple.
Nutrition Facts
Green Chile Cornbread
Serving Size
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
208
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
423
mg
18
%
Potassium
185
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
330
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
117
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
