Mississippi Mexican cornbread

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) with a 9x13 pan inside containing 0.25 cup of oil to heat up.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar.

Add 2 eggs to the dry ingredients and mix, breaking the yolks.

Pour in 1 cup of buttermilk and 0.5 cup of vegetable oil, then mix until combined.

Add chopped bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños to the mixture and stir.

Pour the batter into the preheated 9x13 pan with hot oil.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

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