Creole Cornbread
Corn bread is a favorite across all the American South, and in New Orleans it gets a delicious upgrade with traditional Creole and Cajun flavors. This recipe uses cooked rice in addition to cornmeal and canned creamed corn for extra richness, and is flecked with jalapeños for just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long grain white rice should be generously filled
- Butter for greasing
- ½ cup Yellow cornmeal plus more for the pan
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- ½ tbsp Jalapeños, seeded and sliced
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- Pinch Baking soda
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Milk
- 4 tbsp Canola oil
- ¾ cup Canned creamed style corn
- 9 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the rice until tender, about 14 minutes. Drain well.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C/Gas Mark 4). Grease a 10-inch (25 cm) round cake pan with butter and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cooked rice, cornmeal, onion, jalapeños, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the egg, milk, and oil. Stir in the creamed corn. Add the mixture to the rice and stir gently to combine. Stir int he cheddar. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake until the top is crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
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