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Corn Bread

Corn Bread

126 Ratings
126 Ratings
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Corn Bread
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Make this corn bread recipe the classic way or jazz it up by adding chili powder, whole corn, or even blueberries to give a yummy twist to a basic recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk, non-fat

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oven to 425 °F. Grease 8x9 inch pan.
  3. Measure cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine ingredients.
  4. Crack egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork to combine white and yolk.
  5. Add egg, oil, and milk to flour mixture. Mix until ingredients are well blended.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until firm to touch or wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.



Create-a-Flavor Changes:

  • Buttermilk Corn Bread: Use only 2 teaspoons baking powder and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Substitute 1 cup buttermilk for skim milk.
  • Whole Wheat Corn Bread: Use 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour.
  • Corny Corn Bread: Add 1 cup kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, well drained) with the milk.
  • Cheesy Corn Bread: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese with the milk.
  • Chili Cheese Corn Bread: Add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder to the flour mixture. Drain one 4-ounce can chopped green chilies. Add chilies and 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese with the milk.
  • Blueberry Corn Bread: Fold 1 cup blueberries (fresh, frozen, or canned, well drained) into the batter.
  • Corn Bread Muffins: Pour batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake 20 minutes at 400 °F.
Source:

Cooking Up Fun - Muffins & More
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Division of Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2" square of cornbread, 1/12 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 137
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 140 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 97 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 78 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 137
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 2 mg
Cholesterol 16 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 97 mg
Potassium 78 mg
Sodium 140 mg
Copper 41 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 18 mg
Phosphorus 90 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 20 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 36 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 19 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces

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