Mexican Cornbread

Who does not love a meal of golden fried chicken or chili con carne with a side of cornbread? A cornbread or quick bread for some of us have been in our dinner tables since we can remember, this cornmeal based bread whether it be baked or fried in a skillet has been a somewhat staple dish in our dinner table as well as our hearts. Whether it may be sweet or salty a good cornbread never fails to make any dish a hearty home-cooked meal. With so many style of making cornbread available why not experiment a bit, rather than the sweet buttermilk flavor why not add a little kick to it,  like your favorite chili such as jalapeño and chipotle. Here are two spicy style of cornmeal that will leave you asking for more. This is not your typical corn bread, this has a bite to it, it's spicy and oh so delicious. For spicy food lovers here are two corn bread recipes that has a Mexican flavor. Corn breads are great side dish to chicken and pork meals.
Jalapeño Cornbread
For something that's just mildly hot, a jalapeño corn bread is just right. Great side-dish for grilled pork or chicken.
Ingredients
2 - 10 jalapeño chiles, finely chopped with seeds
¾ cups  poblano peppers, chopped (optional)
1 onion, finely chopped
1  can creamed corn
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup  oil
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups yellow corn meal
Direction

Mateo Gomez is a mexican food lover, and the founder of Allaboutmexicanfood.com. Be sure to visit his site for more great mexican breakfast recipes.

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Best Ever Weight Watcher Classic Crockpot Beef Chili and Skillet Cornbread

I am a real fan of chili and cornbread and I can eat this meal any of the year. Here is a Weight Watcher version of this spicy and delicious meal.

Weight Watcher Classic Crockpot Beef Chili

Estimated POINTS value per serving 2
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef (10% or less)

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 sweet onion, chopped

1/4 cup canned diced chilies

2 tbsp. tomato paste

Oregano sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large nonstick skillet brown beef and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally to break up meat. Drain excess fat. Add chili powder and cumin and stir to combine.

2. Combine tomatoes, beans, onion, chilies, and tomato paste in crockpot. Stir in beef mixture. Cover and cook on High until flavors are blended, 4 - 5 hours. Serve garnished with oregano.

Best Ever Weight Watcher Skillet Cornbread

Estimated POINTS value per serving 2

Serves 12
 
Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup white cornmeal

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup honey

1/3 cup egg whites

2 tbs. fat free egg substitute

Instructions

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add cornmeal and stir until blended.

Add remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.

Pour into 9 inch cast iron skillet prepared with cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Quick Tips 

Spray crockpot with cooking spray for easier cleanup.

This meal is very filling but if you aren't quite satisfied you can add a garden salad.  

Judy Scuderi is an Information Specialist in Florida. She is an an avid cookbook collector and lifetime member of Weight Watchers. Check out her blog at:

http://www.floridamuse.wordpress.com

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