Mexican Cornbread Recipe

Cinco de Mayo is around the corner! We have three tasty Mexican recipes to share with you over the next week. First up is this easy Mexican Cornbread recipe – it’s a delicious side dish perfect for the occasion!

Mexican Cornbread Recipe

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just looking for some Mexican-inspired dishes, this cornbread recipe is sure to be a hit! Here’s how to make Mexican cornbread. Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are at the end of the post. Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c sugar (1/2 c if you like it sweeter)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 3/4 c whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 c butter melted
• 1-(14.75 oz) can sweet corn cream style (no salt added)
• 1-(7 oz) can diced green chiles (mild or hot)
• 1 c shredded colby jack cheese

Related Recipes: Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks, Easy Corn Dog Recipe, Mexican Coffee Crumb Cake, 15+ Must Make Margaritas Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.
2. Place wet ingredients in another bowl and mix until combined.
3. Combine wet and the dry ingredients, stir until combined. Do not over mix.
4. Pour into a buttered, 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean from center.
5. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm topped with butter.

We recommend pairing this Mexican Cornbread with our Jalapeno Popper Chili recipe or Spicy Beef Chili.

Print the Cornbread Recipe below!

Look out for additional Mexican dishes we’re whipping up later this week including Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos and delicious Queso!  

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