Jalapeno Cornbread (Healthier!) Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Cornbread (Healthier!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 ¼ cups cornmeal; ½ cup unbleached flour or ½ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups corn kernels; 1 cup nonfat sour cream (8 oz.); 4 egg whites; 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz.); 1 (4 ounce) candiced jalapenos or 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, drained

Servings: persons

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 ¼ cups cornmeal
½ cup unbleached flour or ½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups corn kernels
1 cup nonfat sour cream (8 oz.)
4 egg whites
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz.)
1 (4 ounce) candiced jalapenos or 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, drained

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["Preheat oven to 400*.", "Lightly coat a 9x9"" baking dish with nonstick spray.", "Lightly coat a small skillet with nonstick spray and warm over medium-high heat.", "Add the onion and cook, stirring occassionally, for 5 minutes, or until soft.", "Set aside.", "In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal, unbleached or all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.", "In a food processor, pulse the corn until almost creamy but still lumpy (this will not work in a blender).", "Transfer to a bowl and whisk with the sour cream, egg whites, and applesauce.", "Pour into the flour mixture and stir just until moistened.", "Fold in the onion, cheese, and chile peppers.", "Scrape the batter into the prepared baking dish.", "Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown.", "Cool for 5 minutes in the pan.", "Cut into 9 squares."]

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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: 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 ¼ cups cornmeal, ½ cup unbleached flour or ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Cornbread (Healthier!) 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.

Jalapeno Cornbread (Healthier!)

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