FAVORITE MEXICAN CORNBREAD

Favorite Mexican Cornbread image

I love to cook and my supportive and encouraging mom finally convinced me to submit this recipe. I often serve this cornbread with chili. -Donna Hypes, Ramona, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup bacon drippings, melted
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Honey, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. In another bowl, combine buttermilk and egg; add corn and remaining ingredients. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until combined. Pour batter into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm. Drizzle with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.