Smoky Chile Cornbread Food

CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the bacon into a cold 10-inch cast iron pan and cook over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon bits are crisp. Do not let it burn. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Keep the bacon fat in the pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl beat the eggs with a whisk until foamy; whisk in the milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the bacon bits, and chives. Pour the batter into the cast iron pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the milk, sour cream, butter and egg in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in the onions, green chiles and cheese.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until the cornbread springs back when pressed in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the baking dish for about 15 minutes. Loosen the edges, then slice into wedges or squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

CORNBREAD TOPPED CAST-IRON SKILLET CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1 tablespoon of the cornmeal. Add the beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, 6 to 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, beans and 1 tablespoon of the sugar and bring to simmer. Cook until the meat becomes tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the meat, stir in a little water.
• Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the remaining 3/4 cup cornmeal, 3/4 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the sour cream, milk and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar cheese. Drop oval-shaped spoonfuls of batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. The batter will not completely cover the chili.
• Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched, and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 17 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and serve with more sour cream.

SMOKY CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the bacon into a cold 10-inch cast iron pan and cook over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon bits are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Keep the bacon fat in the pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl beat the eggs with a whisk until foamy; whisk in the milk. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the bacon bits, chile, and chives. Pour the batter into the cast iron pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.

GREEN CHILE AND CHEDDAR CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Mix the cornbread batter according to the recipe on the box. Stir in the green chiles and half of the Cheddar. Pour the cornbread mixture into a greased baking dish or Dutch oven and bake the cornbread according to package directions until golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle immediately with the remaining Cheddar. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

CORNBREAD SALAD WITH SMOKED CHILE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread cornbread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until crispy. Place the cornbread in a large bowl and add the peppers, onions and garlic. Mixtogether the vinaigrette ingredients, add to the cornbread mixture and toss to combine.
• Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

SMOKY CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• In bowl, beat egg. Add salsa, milk and liquid smoke; mix well. stir in cornbread mix just until moistened. Fold in corn and cheese. Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together cereal, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chili powder; set aside.
• In medium bowl, stir together remaining ingredients. Stir into cereal mixture. Pour into pan.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

SMOKY CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the bacon into a cold 10-inch cast iron pan and cook over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon bits are crisp.
• Do not let it burn.
• Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
• Keep the bacon fat in the pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl beat the eggs with a whisk until foamy; whisk in the milk.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
• Fold in the bacon bits, chipotle, and chives.
• Pour the batter into the cast iron pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.