Side dishe for 8
Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread
$2.47for 440 minServes 8
This tender cornbread mixes creamed corn, cheddar, green onion, and jalapeño before baking until the center is firm.
Photo: foodiecrush.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cornmeal, 5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Butter, 2.75 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 1.75 oz$0.09/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.15Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.95 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetSide dishesGame day
Typical price
$0.62 per serving$2.47 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup + plus 1-2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup canned creamed corn
- 2 green onions
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp bacon drippings or vegetable oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 9-inch square pan with the bacon drippings or oil.
- Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the milk, melted butter, egg, and creamed corn in a second bowl.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then fold in the green onions, jalapeño, and cheddar.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is firm and cooked through.
- Cool the cornbread in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting.
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