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Pioneer Woman Mexican Cornbread

Pioneer Woman MexicanCornbread Recipe uses cornmeal, flour, shortening, and buttermilk. Breakfast frequently includes warm cornbread. It's sweet, nutty, and smokey. Cornbread is a versatile breakfast or snack dish.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • Baking powder, 1 tablespoon
  • Salt, 1 pinch
  • Butter, 2 tablespoon
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 Egg, whisked
  • 1/2 a cup of milk
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • Half a Cup of grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup of shortening
  • Butter, two tablespoons
  • Finely diced red bell pepper
  • One fresh jalapeno (seeded and diced)
  • 1/2 onion (diced)

Instructions

  • Turn the temperature in the oven up to 425 degrees. Put together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder. Well-mixed.
  • Buttermilk, milk, and egg in a cup. Fork-mix. Mix baking soda thoroughly.
  • Combine dry and milk components. Fork-mix. Add cheese. Don't bother with it right now.
  • A small basin of melted shortening. Slowly add melted shortening into the batter.
  • Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet. Peppers and onions should be sautéed for 4-5 minutes.
  • Pour batter into heated pan. Spread evenly.
  • Cook for 1 minute, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The corners should be crunchy.