Side dishe for 9

Mexican Cornbread

Name: Mexican Cornbread
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles; 1 cup canned corn; 1 small jalapeno; optional: 2 green onions

$2.74for 445 minServes 9

This moist cornbread combines cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chiles, corn, and jalapeno in a lightly sweet batter.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cornmeal, 5 oz$0.08/oz typical	5 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Enchilada, 4 oz$0.16/oz typical	4 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Canned corn and vegetables, 6 oz$0.07/oz typical	6 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.16

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
9servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$0.68 per serving$2.74 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup canola oil
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 cup canned corn
1 small jalapeno
optional: 2 green onions

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-inch square baking pan.
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl.
Stir in the cheddar, Monterey Jack, milk, eggs, sour cream, and oil.
Fold in the green chiles, corn, and chopped jalapeno.
Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and set.
Cool the cornbread for 10 minutes before cutting.

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