Golden cornbread with sweet corn, zesty Cajun seasoning, and melted cheddar. Comforting and crowd-pleasing.
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup canned sweet corn kernels, drained
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 green onions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
→ Dairy
05 - 1 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Baking & Pantry
08 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
09 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
13 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
→ Spices
14 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
# Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or similar casserole dish.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Add whole milk and melted butter, whisking until fully combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve tenderness.
05 - Fold in corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, sliced green onions, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the batter.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese across the surface.
07 - Place dish in oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until center is set and top becomes golden brown.
08 - Allow casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish portions with additional green onions as desired.
