🌶️🧀 Chiles Rellenos Cornbread – Cheesy Green Chile Cornbread Bake

Chiles Rellenos Cornbread is a bold, savory twist on classic cornbread—stuffed with roasted green chiles and gooey melted cheese, then baked into a golden, tender casserole-style bread. It’s perfect as a side dish for BBQ, chili, soups, or as a stand-alone comfort food.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Chiles Rellenos Cornbread

• Cheesy, moist, and full of green chile flavor

• Easy one-bowl recipe

• Perfect for potlucks and holidays

• Great with soups, stews, and grilled meats

• Naturally gluten-light (with cornmeal base)

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ cup melted butter

  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup roasted green chiles (Hatch or Anaheim, peeled & chopped)

  • ¼ cup diced onion (optional)

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  👩‍🍳 How to Make Chiles Rellenos Cornbread

  1. Preheat the Oven
     Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
     In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients
     In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and sugar.

  4. Combine & Fold In
     Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined. Fold in cheese, green chiles, and onion.

  5. Bake
     Pour batter into the dish. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Cool & Serve
     Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

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  🔥 Tips & Variations

  • Add cooked bacon or chorizo for extra flavor

  • Use pepper jack for more heat

  • Make it gluten-free with GF flour blend

  • Top with honey butter for sweet-heat contrast

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  🍽️ What to Serve with Chiles Rellenos Cornbread

  • Chili or green chile stew

  • BBQ ribs or grilled chicken

  • Pinto beans or black beans

  • Tex-Mex casseroles