Green Chile Cheddar Hot Water Cornbread
This Green Chile Cheddar Hot Water Cornbread recipe is the perfect spicy twist on a Southern Soul Food classic. Pair with any comfort food!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Fine Ground Yellow Cornmeal
- 2 tsp. Sugar
- 1 tsp, Kosher Salt
- ½ Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Finely Shredded
- 2 Cups Water Boiling
- ¼ Cup Fresh Roasted Hatch Green Chiles Chopped
- Peanut, vegetable, or Canola Oil For Frying
Instructions
- Shred all of the cheese and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add all other dry ingredients (cornmeal, salt, and sugar) to the same bowl and mix well.
- Add 2 cups of water to a large pot and add chiles. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Slowly add the water and chile mixture to the dry ingredients, a little at a time, constantly stirring. Once it is all mixed, it should have an oatmeal-like texture.
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet to 375 degrees. Using a spoon or spatula, spoon a portion into the oil and form it into patties. The mixture will yield eight patties.
- Once the edges begin to brown, flip over and cook for a couple more minutes until crispy.
- Remove the patties to a wire rack to let excess grease drip off.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- Cheese Options: Switch up the cheddar with Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for an extra kick.
- Chiles: Hatch green chiles are ideal, but you can use canned green chiles in a pinch.
- Make it Ahead: The batter can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg