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Louisiana Cornbread

Diner-StyleOvenVegetarian

Time: 1 hour

Yield: 12 servings

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Who said they don't know Louisiana Cornbread? Well, let us introduce you! The cornbread is tender and sweet, yet savory with notes of summery corn flavor and spicy jalapeño. It's perfect served-up alongside some Southern fare, or perhaps just enjoying it as a stand-alone snack with a pat of honey-butter. The Bayou State is about to impress your tastebuds and then some with this Louisiana Cornbread!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal, plus more, to taste, for dusting the pan
  • 2 cups rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 (16.5-ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 10-inch ovenproof skillet and sprinkle it with the extra cornmeal to coat.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, combine the rice, 1 cup of the cornmeal, the onion, the jalapeño pepper, the salt, and the baking soda.

Step 4 -In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, the milk, and the oil together.

Step 5 -Add the cream-style corn to the egg mixture and mix well.

Step 6 -Add the egg mixture to the rice mixture and stir until blended.

Step 7 -Fold the shredded cheese into the batter.

Step 8 -Pour the batter into the prepared skillet.

Step 9 -Bake the cornbread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45-50 minutes.

Step 10 -Cut the cornbread into wedges.

Step 11 -Serve warm.

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