Our Family Recipes

6 to 8 servings

Dry Ingredients

• 2 pkgs cornbread mix

or the following:

• 1 and 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup yellow corn meal
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

• 1/3 cup salsa
• 1/3 cup applesauce or vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg (optional)
• 15 oz can of whole kernel corn rinsed and drained
• 1-2 jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Generously oil the bottom and sides of the cast-iron skillet. Place in the oven to get hot while making the batter.
2. In a large bowl, add dry ingredients and stir.
3. Add wet ingredients and stir.
4. Pour batter into skillet.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.