Mexican Cornbread
Mexican Cornbread is a savory, moist, and slightly spicy twist on traditional Southern cornbread, often baked in a skillet. It typically features a base of cornmeal and flour mixed with buttermilk, eggs, and oil, generously studded with diced jalapeños and melted cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack. This hearty side dish has roots in Tex-Mex cuisine, blending American cornbread traditions with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A single serving (about 1/8 of an 8-inch skillet) is generally high in carbohydrates from cornmeal and flour, with a moderate amount of fat from cheese and oil, and some protein from eggs and dairy. It provides key nutrients like calcium from cheese, iron from cornmeal, and vitamin C from jalapeños, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-300 calories per serving depending on the recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents the fusion of Native American corn-based foods with Spanish and Mexican culinary influences in the American Southwest. Nutritionally, the jalapeños add capsaicin, which may boost metabolism and provide a dose of antioxidants, while the cheese contributes probiotics if fermented varieties are used.
