Jalapeno Pie Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 cup milk; 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 1/2 cups sliced onions, separated into rings; 12 fresh jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and sliced into rings; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 eggs; 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; Seasoning Mix; 2 teaspoons ground guajillo chile peppers (or similar, just not chile powder); 1 teaspoon ground arbol chili pepper (or similar, just not chile powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 cup milk
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups sliced onions, separated into rings
12 fresh jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and sliced into rings
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 eggs
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Seasoning Mix
2 teaspoons ground guajillo chile peppers (or similar, just not chile powder)
1 teaspoon ground arbol chili pepper (or similar, just not chile powder)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine seasoning mix ingredients.
3
Toast cornmeal in skillet over high heat until just golden brown.
4
Turn cornmeal into medium bowl and add baking powder, brown sugar, and 4 teaspoons seasoning mix. Combine thoroughly.
5
Heat milk with 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over high heat until milk just comes to a boil and the butter is melted.
6
Whisk the milk into cornmeal mixture with a wire whisk. Add hot water and whisk until thick and smooth. Set aside.
7
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet over high heat. When the butter sizzles, add onions, jalapenos, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mix. Cook until onions are lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
8
Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet until very hot but not smoking., Stir in the cornmeal mixture. As soon as it sizzles, remove from heat and allow to sit 1 minute.
9
Spread onion and peppers on top of the cornmeal mixture.
10
Beat eggs in a medium bowl with remaining seasoning mix until frothy. Pour over onion and peppers.
11
Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
12
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
13
Let cool for a few minutes and serve with sour cream.

860

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

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