Try this take on cornbread using locally sourced blue cornmeal. This delicious side dish goes well with chili, soups, and stews. It’s got a higher protein content, heartier texture and nuttier flavor than white or yellow cornmeal. Blue cornmeal is a traditional Native American ingredient that can be used to make tortillas, muffins, or mush. This is also a gluten free dish!
Green Chili Cheddar Blue Cornbread
Ingredients:
2 cups blue cornmeal
1 can creamed corn
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup oil (vegetable, canola)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 eggs
4 oz can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, place all ingredients except butter, stirring well to combine.
- Place the butter in the bottom of an oven safe 9” baking pan and place in oven to melt.
- Pour ingredients into the pan with melted butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are browned. To check for doneness, the middle shouldn’t jiggle and/or a toothpick placed in the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Servings: 12
Nutrition per serving: 216 Calories, 16g Fat, 14.5 g Carbohydrates, 1.4g Fiber, 5.6g Protein, 452mg Sodium, 32% DV of Vitamin D