baci's baking - Mexican Cornbread

A super simple and delicious side - Mexican Cornbread is the perfect dish to accompany any South of the Border meal :)

Mexican Cornbread

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup flour

2 T. sugar

4 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1 large egg

1 cup whole milk or buttermilk

1/3 cup sour cream

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 T. chopped jalepenos, or to taste

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square pan, cast iron skillet or cornbread mold.

2) In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

3) In a separate bowl, combine egg, milk, sour cream, oil and jalepenos. Add to dry mixture and mix until smooth.

4) Pour into prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.