Navajo Cornbread with Cheese and Green Chiles

 

🌽 Navajo Cornbread with Cheese & Green Chiles

A soft, hearty cornbread with a Southwestern twist — cheesy, moist, and just a little spicy!

🧾 Ingredients:

🔹️ 1 cup yellow cornmeal

🔹️ 1 cup all-purpose flour

🔹️ 1 tbsp baking powder

🔹️ ½ tsp baking soda

🔹️ ½ tsp salt

🔹️ 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

🔹️ 2 large eggs

🔹️ 1 cup buttermilk

🔹️ ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter

🔹️ 1 (8 oz) can creamed corn

🔹️ 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (drained)

🔹️ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

🔄 Directions:

▶️ Step 1:

👉 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish.

▶️ Step 2:

👉 In a large bowl, whisk together:

◾️ Cornmeal

◾️ Flour

◾️ Baking powder

◾️ Baking soda

◾️ Salt

◾️ Sugar (if using)

▶️ Step 3:

👉 In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in:

◾️ Buttermilk

◾️ Oil or melted butter

▶️ Step 4:

👉 Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.

▶️ Step 5:

👉 Gently fold in:

◾️ Creamed corn

◾️ Diced green chiles

◾️ Shredded cheddar cheese

▶️ Step 6:

👉 Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top.

▶️ Step 7:

👉 Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

▶️ Step 8:

👉 Let it cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm!

💡 3 Pro Tips:

✅ Preheat your skillet in the oven for an extra crispy bottom.

✅ Don’t overmix the batter — stir until just combined.

✅ Add a spoon of honey to the mix for a sweet-savory contrast.