Why is my Mexican cornbread crumbly?

generally speaking, cornbread is crumbly if there is too high a proportion of cornmeal to flour . you need the gluten in the flour to hold it together and also enough moisture. if it is too high in fat it will also be too tender and crumbly.

How do I make my cornbread less crumbly?

Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sour cream . Adding 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sour cream to your batter is a great way to moisten your cornbread. You can also use light or fat free sour cream to get the same effect without the added fat content!

Should you let cornbread batter rest before baking?

By letting the cornbread batter sit at room temperature before baking , the cornmeal has some extra time to absorb the flavor from the other ingredients, and the baking powder gets a head start. I love using my cast-iron skillet for cornbread and preheat it before adding my batter.

Why does my cornbread fall?

While not a professional chef, my experience with corn bread, be it packaged or made from scratch is if you over mix it , it's gonna fall! Also, let it sit for 4-5 minutes after gently scraping it into the pan and let the ingredients start their magic reactions. No peeking while baking!! That can make it fall too.

How do you keep cornbread from getting gritty?

If you want your corn bread to be less gritty, use a finer grind of corn meal . (If you don't want to waste the corn meal you've already got, you can grind it finer in a coffee grinder.) I use a coarse (polenta) grind cornmeal, and used to soak the cornmeal overnight like @Rob.

Why is my hot water cornbread falling apart?

If your hot water cornbread is falling apart, the most common reason is the temperature of your grease or oil . You have to make sure that your grease or oil is hot enough. When you put the cornbread into hot grease, it needs to quickly form a crispy outer layer to hold everything together.

Why is my cornbread not crunchy?

A scattering of dry coarse cornmeal in the hot skillet before you pour in the batter makes the cornbread extra crunchy . Flipping it onto a plate or rack also helps the crust stay crisp. Or you could make it thicker and cook it ahead of time, then split the slices and toast them before serving.

Mexican Cornbread Casserole with ground beef (Video)

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ByMilisa November 24, 2023March 21, 2024

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Mexican Cornbread casserole recipe filled with ground beef, cheddar cheese, onion and jalapeños. This is my grandma’s signature dish and a tried and true family favorite. An easy dinner for any night of the week!

Mexican Cornbread is the perfect weeknight dinner and a delicious ground beef recipe. Amazing comfort food that is a family favorite and perfect for company. Made with pantry staples, jiffy mix needed!

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Ingredients For Mexican Cornbread Casserole Recipe

Ground Beef Filling:

Ground Beef
Onion
Cheddar Cheese
Garlic Powder
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Kosher Salt

Cornbread:

Step-by-Step Directions for Mexican Cornbread

Brown ground beef and drain any excess grease. Combine with seasonings, chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, eggs, cream style corn, bacon grease and chopped jalapeños. Mix well.
Grease a cast iron skillet with bacon drippings or vegetable oil, add half of cornbread batter.
Top with ground beef, cheese and onion.
Then top with remaining cornbread mixture.
Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350° until golden brown.

Recipe Notes and Variations

Crunchy Crust: Grease the cast iron skillet and place it in the oven while it preheats. A hot skillet will make the crunchiest cornbread crust.
Cheese:I used medium cheddar. Colby-Jack cheese , Monterey Jack cheese, Pepper Jack cheese or any Mexican cheese blend would all be great.
Peppers:I used fresh jalapeños, pickled jalapenos, candied jalapenos or a can of green chiles will work fine too. If you aren’t a fan of spicy foods, you can cut down on the jalapeños or leave them out.
Cornbread Mix:Homemade cornbread is so easy to make from scratch but if you are a fan of jiffy cornbread mix, it will work just fine.
Baking Dish:Use a 9 x 13 X 2 inch baking dish if you don’t have a cast iron skillet.
Serving:Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with sour cream if desired.
Storage:Store leftover Mexican cornbread casserole in an airtight container or on a plate covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat:Place cornbread slices on a baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350° for 15- 20 minutes or until heated through.

Why You Will Love this Easy Mexican Cornbread Recipe

Delicious Dinner:This casserole takes regular cornbread to the next level of deliciousness with simple ingredients and hearty ground beef for a wonderful recipe that the entire family will love.
One Dish Meal:Make this a one-dish meal by using the same cast iron skillet to brown the ground beef and make the Mexican cornbread casserole.

Delicious Dishes and Drinks to Complete Your Meal

My grandma always served agreen saladand on occasionmac and cheesejust for me! MySkillet Mexican Street Cornwould be the perfect side dish or addCucumber Onion Saladfor something light.
I love fruit punch and myEasy Party Punchis perfect for the whole family. Of course a batchPineapple Margaritasor aPineapple Palomawould be great co*cktails to finish out your Mexican feast.

More Mexican Recipes to Try

Brisket Tacosare my absolute favorite and the best idea for leftover smoked brisket and we can’t get enough of theseCreamy Chicken Enchiladas. If you love Mexican inspired cuisine, you will love ourMexican Fiesta Menuthat is perfect for feed a crowd.

My husband and I were discussing dishes that our grandma’s made when we were growing up and it got me to thinking about my grandma’s homemadeMexican Cornbread Recipe.

This Mexican Cornbread casserole has become one of our favorite dinners to make with ground beef, Mexican flavors and classic southern cornbread. Add it to your list if you are looking for new recipes to try this week.

If you love this Recipeas much as I do, please leave a comment anda five star review, and be sure to help me share on Pinterest!

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