Description
This delicious cornmeal bake is a perfect side dish or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 0 cups shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until just steaming.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring continuously until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Stir in baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in shredded cheese if desired.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve warm, scooped into bowls or onto plates.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or a main dish.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg