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A slice of golden green chile cornbread with a pat of butter sits on a dark plate with a fork. In the background, the rest of the cornbread is in a cast iron skillet on a wooden surface.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Green Chile Cornbread

This Green Chile Cornbread has the best of southwestern flavors in one irresistible cast-iron skillet creation. With it's cheesy interior and mild green chiles, this cornbread turns any ordinary meal into something special!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles drained (One small can)
  • 1 tablespoon butter to grease the skillet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to preheat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, soak cornmeal in milk for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, mix in butter and eggs.
  • In a second mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to liquids and mix just until blended. The batter will be lumpy. Stir in the cheese and green chiles.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven, add 1 tablespoon butter and carefully swirl the butter to coat the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Pour the batter in to the hot pan.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Notes

Cornmeal Preference: Use coarse ground cornmeal for the best texture and authentic cornbread experience, as fine cornmeal can result in a more cake-like consistency.
Cheese Type: Mexican cheese blend works best for this recipe, but you can substitute with a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack if needed.
Serving Suggestions: Serve this cornbread warm for the best flavor and texture, as it's at its peak when the cheese is still slightly melty and the crust is crisp.
Storage Tips: 
  •  Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. 
  • Or freeze for up to 3 months in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 2mg