Light Texas Corn Bread

Health score
5%
Light Texas Corn Bread
45 min.
12
165kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dining experience with a delightful side dish, look no further than this Light Texas Corn Bread. Perfectly fluffy, with a touch of sweetness and bursts of flavor from the green bell pepper and onion, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for any gathering, this cornbread will complement barbecues, chili nights, or even a casual weekday dinner.

What makes this recipe stand out is its balanced approach to health. Using self-rising yellow cornmeal mix, which provides that classic corn flavor, combined with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and fat-free sour cream, you get a dish that is both indulgent and nourishing. The addition of vegetables not only enhances the taste but also adds nutritional value, making it a great way to sneak in some extra servings of veggies.

Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding 12 servings, this dish can easily feed your crowd without breaking the bank. With only 165 calories per serving, you won't feel guilty about going back for seconds! So, roll up your sleeves, grab your bowl and whisk, and let’s create a comforting, lightened-up version of Texas cornbread that everyone will be raving about!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups self-rising cornmeal mix yellow
  • large eggs 
  • large egg whites 
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • tablespoons butter light divided melted
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded extra-sharp reduced-fat
  • cup no-salt-added corn cream-style
  • cup onion chopped
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream fat-free sour
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Combine cornmeal mix and sugar in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. Combine 3 tablespoons butter, onion, and next 6 ingredients (onion through egg whites) in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  4. Add to cornmeal mixture, stirring just until moist.
  5. Pour batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  6. Bake at 425 for 28 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein12.89%
Fat24.84%
Carbs62.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.92
Glycemic Load
1.71
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.1926087141037%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.59mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.11kcal
8.26%
Fat:4.69g
7.21%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.31%
Carbohydrates:26.43g
8.81%
Net Carbohydrates:24.4g
8.87%
Sugar:3.7g
4.11%
Cholesterol:24.4mg
8.13%
Sodium:409.98mg
17.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.47g
10.95%
Phosphorus:207.7mg
20.77%
Folate:73.91µg
18.48%
Vitamin C:11.84mg
14.36%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.04%
Calcium:117.59mg
11.76%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.6%
Fiber:2.03g
8.13%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.93%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.65%
Iron:1.36mg
7.58%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.06%
Selenium:4.3µg
6.15%
Vitamin A:303.19IU
6.06%
Magnesium:21.75mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.67%
Potassium:160.51mg
4.59%
Copper:0.06mg
3.12%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.31%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.17%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Vitamin K:1.29µg
1.23%
Source:My Recipes