Picante Cornbread

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Spicy and flavorful cornbread with a hint of heat from picante sauce, perfect for casual gatherings or as a comforting side dish with hearty meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 c. picante sauce
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine

Instructions

  1. Heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet at 425°F for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and picante sauce.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
  5. Remove the skillet from the oven, add butter, and return to oven for 1 minute until butter melts.
  6. Pour melted butter into the batter and stir until blended.
  7. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes or until done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

538 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 28.6g 37% DV
Carbs 67.1g 24% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9595.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 272.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1560mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% 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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