Leave it to Luby’s Cafeteria to come up with a zesty, but not too hot, jalapeno cornbread. This is a perfect addition to a bowl of chili or your favorite bowl of soup. Thanks to Debra Rusling for locating this recipe in the Houston Chronicle.

Yield: 12 servings
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 extra large egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup white or yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 and 1/2 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
1 and 1/2 tablespoon drained stemmed, and chopped jalapenos
1 and 1/2 tablespoon whole kernel corn
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, egg, oil, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add cornmeal and flour; mix well. Blend in red peppers, jalapenos and corn. Place in a greased pan or cast iron skillet and bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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