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Moist Mexican Corn Bread Recipe

A moist and tasty accompaniment for your favorite chile, soup or stew. Add a little chopped green chile for more zip.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheesy cornbread, cornbread, healthy cornbread
Servings: 12
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced fat Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

Instructions

  • Position an oven rack in the center and heat oven to 350F degrees. Coat an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, ground flaxseed, sugar, baking powder and salt until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and oil.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened.
  • Gently stir in the corn, 1 cup of cheese and red pepper.
  • Scrape mixture into the prepared pan and spread out evenly.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350F degrees 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Serving size: 1 piece cornbread (1/12th recipe)
WW Points: 5
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5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Cornbread Recipe Variations:
  • Add a 4 ounce can of chopped green chiles
  • Substitute low fat buttermilk instead of fat-free milk
  • Substitute pepper Jack cheese for the Jack cheese
  • Substitute 1/4 to 1/2 cup creamed corn for the same amount of corn
  • Substitute 1/4 to 1/2 cup rinsed and drained black beans for same amount of corn
  • Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg