Olive Cornbread Recipe

Name: Olive Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarse polenta (cornmeal); 1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour (or regular SR flour); 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if not using gluten-free flour); 1 pinch salt; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons milk; 100 g butter, melted; 1 egg, lightly whisked; 1 cup cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 1/2 cup drained stuffed green olive, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup coarse polenta (cornmeal)
1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour (or regular SR flour)
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if not using gluten-free flour)
1 pinch salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
100 g butter, melted
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 cup cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 cup drained stuffed green olive, thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C.
2
Combine the polenta, flour, xanthan and salt in a large bowl.
3
Add milk, melted butter and egg. Stir until combined.
4
Stir in cheddar cheese.
5
Spoon mixture among 8 250ml (1 cup) capacity mini-loaf pans and smooth over the surface. Top with sliced olives. You can use muffin pans or friand pans if you do not have the correct tins.
6
Bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes.
7
Turn onto a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.
8
Best eaten the day they are cooked but can be warmed in the microwave if eating the next day.
9
You can use any topping of choice. Chargrilled capsicums (peppers) are also a good topping.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coarse polenta (cornmeal), 1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour (or regular SR flour), 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if not using gluten-free flour), 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Olive Cornbread 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.

Olive Cornbread

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