Mexican Cornbread

Name: Mexican Cornbread
Ingredients: 1 c. corn meal; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese; 1 medium onion, grated; 1/4 c. melted shortening; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. soda; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1 c. milk; 1 (6 oz.) can creamed corn

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. corn meal
1 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, grated
1/4 c. melted shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 c. milk
1 (6 oz.) can creamed corn

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients.
2

Mix with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
3

If not well mixed, cornbread will be pasty.
4

Pour into greased iron skillet or casserole dish.
5

If iron skillet is used, heat batter filled skillet on top of range 3 or 4 minutes before baking.
6

This makes a very crispy crust.
7

Bake at 450° for 30 minutes.