Red Pepper Corn Bread with Farmer Cheese Recipe

Name: Red Pepper Corn Bread with Farmer Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups farmer cheese (15 ounces), softened; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups whole milk; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus 3 tablespoons chilled butter; 2 tablespoons minced rosemary

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups farmer cheese (15 ounces), softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whole milk
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus 3 tablespoons chilled butter
2 tablespoons minced rosemary

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
3
Add the red bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Preheat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the cornmeal with the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
7
In a food processor, puree the farmer cheese until smooth.
8
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and process until blended.
9
Add the milk and the melted butter and process until smooth.
10
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the pepper and onion mixture and the rosemary.
11
Add the cheese mixture to the dry ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon until the batter is just moistened.
12
Add the 3 tablespoons of chilled butter to the cast-iron skillet and swirl to coat.
13
Pour the batter into the hot skillet, smooth the surface and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the corn bread is golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
14
Cut the corn bread into wedges and serve.

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Pepper Corn Bread with Farmer Cheese 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.

Red Pepper Corn Bread with Farmer Cheese

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