Jalapeno Pie

20 ingredients
13 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Combine seasoning mix ingredients.
  3. 3
    Toast cornmeal in skillet over high heat until just golden brown.
  4. 4
    Turn cornmeal into medium bowl and add baking powder, brown sugar, and 4 teaspoons seasoning mix. Combine thoroughly.
  5. 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. 6
    Whisk the milk into cornmeal mixture with a wire whisk. Add hot water and whisk until thick and smooth. Set aside.
  7. 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. 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. 9
    Spread onion and peppers on top of the cornmeal mixture.
  10. 10
    Beat eggs in a medium bowl with remaining seasoning mix until frothy. Pour over onion and peppers.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle grated cheese over top.
  12. 12
    Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  13. 13
    Let cool for a few minutes and serve with sour cream.

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