Feta Cumin Corn Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A savory corn bread infused with cumin and loaded with feta and scallions, perfect for brunch or as a side dish with Mediterranean-inspired meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Into a large bowl, sift together the corn meal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cumin.
  3. Add the crumbled Feta cheese and sliced scallions; toss the mixture well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and olive oil.
  5. Pour the milk mixture into the corn meal mixture.
  6. Stir the batter until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  8. Bake in the middle of the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the corn bread cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes.
  10. Run a thin knife around the edges of the pan to loosen.
  11. Turn the bread out onto the rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

723 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.9g 30% DV
Total Fat 40.7g 52% DV
Carbs 84.5g 31% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19663.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 825.8mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 88.3mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 2018.5mg 100% DV
Iron 23.4mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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