Moist Red Pepper Cornbread

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Updated on Apr. 24, 2022

The name of this recipe says it all—except how perfect they are for scooping up that last drop of soups and stews! —Katherine Thompson, Tybee Island, Georgia

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Corn muffinsFor regular-sized muffins, drop 1/4 cup batter into each greased muffin cup and bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 12-15 minutes. Makes about 1-1/2 dozen. For mini muffins, drop 1 tablespoon batter into each mini muffin cup and bake about 12 minutes. Makes about 5-1/2 dozen.

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  • Try making Red Pepper Corn Bread Muffins by filling greased muffin cups 2/3 full with batter and baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes.
  • Moist Red Pepper Cornbread

    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 25 min
    Yield 9 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup cornmeal
    • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
    • 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

    Directions

    1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, flax, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the corn, 1 cup cheese and pepper.
    2. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 piece: 251 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

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