Chilli & Cheese Cornbread (With Polenta) Recipe

Name: Chilli & Cheese Cornbread (With Polenta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 175 g polenta; 125 g plain flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (I use demerera); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt (although it works fine without, in my opinion); 300 ml milk (I use semi-skimmed); 2 eggs; 60 g butter (or marg. melted); 1 red chili pepper (I use medium-hot ones); 250 g grated cheese (pick your fave!)

Servings: persons

175 g polenta
125 g plain flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar (I use demerera)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt (although it works fine without, in my opinion)
300 ml milk (I use semi-skimmed)
2 eggs
60 g butter (or marg. melted)
1 red chili pepper (I use medium-hot ones)
250 g grated cheese (pick your fave!)

1
Pre-heat the oven to 200c/400f.
2
Mix the polenta, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
3
Add the milk, eggs and butter to the dry ingredients and mix well until they become a batter.
4
Core and de-seed the chilli and chop it finely. Grate the cheese and add it to the batter with the chilli.
5
Grease a 7 inch baking tin (I use 1 cal spray) and pour the mixture into the tin.
6
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
7
Yum, yum!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 175 g polenta, 125 g plain flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar (I use demerera), 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chilli & Cheese Cornbread (With Polenta) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chilli & Cheese Cornbread (With Polenta)

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