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Green Chile Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter

A delightful twist on traditional cornbread, bursting with green chilies and sweet corn, perfectly paired with creamy whipped honey butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1.25 cups cornmeal The foundation of this dish.
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour Brings structure to the cornbread.
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt Divided into the recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent for fluffiness.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Essential for rising.
  • 1 cup butter Divided into the batter and honey butter.
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Adds creaminess.
  • 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients.
  • 0.25 cups sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1.25 cups milk Provides moisture.
  • 2 cups green chilies Peeled, diced, dried; fire-roasted if possible.
  • 2 cups defrosted corn Adds sweetness and texture.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional for extra flavor.
For the Honey Butter
  • 0.5 cups butter Room temperature.
  • 0.25 cups honey For whipping into the butter.
  • pinch salt To enhance flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well mixed.
Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add sour cream and eggs, mixing until smooth.
Combine
  1. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and stir just until combined.
Add Inclusions
  1. Fold in green chilies, corn, and cheddar cheese.
Bake
  1. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean: about 35 minutes for a casserole dish, 18-25 minutes for brownie pans, 15-20 minutes for muffin tins, and 20-25 minutes for a cast-iron skillet.
Honey Butter
  1. While cornbread is baking, whip butter, honey, and a pinch of salt together until combined.

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider adding smoked paprika. For more spice, use hot green chilies. Serve warm for best flavor.