Description
Deliciously moist Cheddar Cornbread Squares perfect for gatherings or a simple family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, and egg until combined and smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay for a lighter cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg