Skillet Corn Bread with Roasted Poblano and Oregano

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Skillet Corn Bread with Roasted Poblano and Oregano
45 min.
8
401kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Skillet Corn Bread with Roasted Poblano and Oregano, a perfect addition to any meal or a stand-alone treat. This vegetarian dish combines the sweetness of cornmeal with the smoky heat of roasted poblano chiles, creating a unique taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds. The fragrant notes of fresh oregano elevate this cornbread, making it a standout side dish or a comforting snack.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. With a calorie count of 401 per serving, you can enjoy this hearty bread without the guilt. The preparation is simple and straightforward, allowing even novice cooks to create a deliciously golden-brown cornbread that is sure to impress.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the cornbread bakes to perfection in a skillet, its edges crisping up beautifully while the center remains moist and tender. Whether served warm with butter or as a base for your favorite chili, this cornbread is versatile and satisfying. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of comfort that brings warmth and joy to your table!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups flour 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon oregano fresh minced
  • 3.5 ounces poblano pepper 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • cup milk whole
  • cups cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • broiler
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Char poblano chile over open flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and finely chop chile.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and black pepper in large bowl to blend.
  4. Whisk eggs, milk, and sour cream in medium bowl to blend.
  5. Mix in poblano chile and oregano.
  6. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and fold in with rubber spatula; do not overmix.
  7. Melt butter in 10-inch-diameter ovenproof skillet with 2-inch-high sides over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom and sides of skillet.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Spread batter evenly in skillet.
  10. Bake until corn bread is golden brown around edges and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool bread 15 minutes in skillet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cool completely in skillet. Rewarm in 350°F oven 15 minutes.)
  11. Cut bread into wedges and serve warm from skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Calories401kcal
Protein10.03%
Fat28.05%
Carbs61.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.82
Glycemic Load
39.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.806956602179%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.84kcal
20.04%
Fat:12.56g
19.33%
Saturated Fat:5.99g
37.45%
Carbohydrates:62.39g
20.8%
Net Carbohydrates:57.53g
20.92%
Sugar:15.27g
16.96%
Cholesterol:92.9mg
30.97%
Sodium:669.78mg
29.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.1g
20.21%
Selenium:17.11µg
24.45%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.91%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.52%
Phosphorus:204.3mg
20.43%
Fiber:4.86g
19.45%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.9%
Folate:68.59µg
17.15%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.65%
Iron:2.95mg
16.41%
Magnesium:57.64mg
14.41%
Vitamin B3:2.51mg
12.55%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.2%
Vitamin C:10.05mg
12.18%
Calcium:104.15mg
10.42%
Vitamin A:429.57IU
8.59%
Copper:0.16mg
8.02%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.91%
Potassium:266.24mg
7.61%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.98%
Vitamin K:5.81µg
5.53%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.45%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.84%
Source:Epicurious