Cajunized Mexican Corn Bread Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 2 cups home- or stone-groundm cornmeal
 Plain flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder3 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Soda1/4 Teaspoon
 3 tbs. bacon drippings or shortening
 Eggs3
 Whole kernel corn1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cheddar Cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Hot pepper1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Bell pepper2 Tablespoon, chopped
 2 tbs. onions, chopped fine
 Buttermilk2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Use a big skillet or 2 small ones.
Mix dry ingredients really well.
Heat bacon drippings or shortening in skillet.
Add cheese, peppers, and onions to dry ingredients and mix well.
Beat hell out of eggs.
Pour 1/2 buttermilk into eggs and mix well.
Then pour eggs into dry mixture and beat well.
Add rest of buttermilk as needed.
Pour shortening from skillet and beat.
Pour batter into skillet and bake at 350 degrees until browned.
Flip corn bread over in skillet.
Turn oven off and put bread back in oven for a few minutes.
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