Mexican Cornbread Recipe

Name: Mexican Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 pound ground meat; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup onions chopped; 1/2 pound american cheese grated; 3 each jalapeno pepper finely chopped; 1 cup cornmeal; 3 large eggs large; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 cup sweet milk; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 pound ground meat
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup onions chopped
1/2 pound american cheese grated
3 each jalapeno pepper finely chopped
1 cup cornmeal
3 large eggs large
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 cup sweet milk
1 teaspoon salt

1
Make batter by mixing together the cornmeal, eggs, soda, drippings, milk, and salt.
2
Mix well.
3
Brown meat and drain off grease.
4
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
5
Add 1/2 batter then sprinkle on the meat, onions, peppers, and last add cheese.
6
Cover with remaining batter.
7
Cook at 350F (180C).
8
for about 45 minutes.
9
Serve hot.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground meat, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, 1 cup onions chopped, 1/2 pound american cheese grated, and more.

Yes, Mexican Cornbread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Cornbread

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