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Savory Hatch Green Chili Cornbread Recipe Easy Cheesy Goodness

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A moist and tender cornbread featuring smoky Hatch green chilies and melted sharp cheddar cheese, perfect as a comforting side with a mild spicy kick.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup roasted and diced Hatch green chilies (canned is fine, drained)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a cast iron skillet, place it in the oven while it heats to get it nice and hot.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until combined. Add buttermilk and melted unsalted butter; stir gently to blend.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir with a spatula just until moistened; lumps are okay.
  5. Fold in roasted and diced Hatch green chilies and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Add chopped green onions if using.
  6. Remove hot cast iron skillet from oven and coat with a tablespoon of butter or oil.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the skillet or baking dish.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cornbread rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with a pat of butter.

Notes

Preheat the skillet in the oven to get a crispy crust. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cornbread tender. Roasting Hatch chilies enhances their smoky flavor. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rise. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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