Pimento Cheese Cornbread

Classic moist, tender cornbread is filled with gooey cheddar cheese and studded with pimento peppers.

What do you need to make Pimento Cheese Cornbread

Vegetable oil Plain cornmeal All-purpose flour Baking powder Sugar Salt Egg Mayonnaise Buttermilk Sharp cheddar cheese Pimento peppers

Preheat oven to 425°F. Add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet, allowing it to preheat. Leave for 5 minutes to achieve thick, dark brown crust.

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How to make Pimento Cheese Cornbread

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg, mayonnaise, buttermilk, water, cheddar cheese, and drained pimentos in a bowl.

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How to make Pimento Cheese Cornbread

Remove the hot skillet from the oven and rotate it to coat the bottom. Pour the batter, being cautious, ensuring it sizzles. Sprinkle cheese and pimentos on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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How to make Pimento Cheese Cornbread

Oven-defrost cornbread, invert, remove from skillet, preserve crisp crust, serve warm.

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How to make Pimento Cheese Cornbread

"Pimento cheese is one of my favorite summer time snacks and to combine it with cornbread, my goodness! It just pushed it over the edge! I made it last last night and it was perfect with a pot of chicken stew."  -  Jennifer S.

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