Festive Corn Bread Recipe

Name: Festive Corn Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal; 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 c. Pepper Jack cheese; 1/2 c. drained roasted red peppers; 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

8 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 c. chopped onion
1 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c. Pepper Jack cheese
1/2 c. drained roasted red peppers
1/2 c. chopped fresh basil

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Butter 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
3
Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Cool. Mix cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in large bowl.
5
Add 7
6
Tbsp. butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
7
Whisk buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl to blend.
8
Add buttermilk to dry ingredients and stir until blended.
9
Mix in cheese, red peppers, basil and onion.
10
Transfer to prepared pan.

1780

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 c. chopped onion, 1 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal, 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Festive Corn Bread falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Festive Corn Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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