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Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread

Apr.posted by Paula 32 Comments

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Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread spicy, full of flavor and hearty enough for a meal in itself. This is a new and improved classic Southern cornbread!

I made my Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread for the Martha White/Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off that takes place every as part of the National Cornbread Festival. There’s more information on the cook-off with all the recipes of our virtual potluck at the end of the post. Don’t miss it!

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread spicy, full of flavor and hearty enough for a meal in itself. This is a new and improved classic Southern cornbread!

Full of beef chorizo sausage, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and sweet corn, Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread is a meal in itself. Serve with a salad for a quick dinner or serve it as a side as usual.

I’ve had a love affair with chorizo sausage lately. It’s spicy and compliments so many recipes perfectly. I added it to meatloaf and to burgers and cheese dip. Guess what? It kicks up the flavor factor in every single one of those recipes.

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread spicy, full of flavor and hearty enough for a meal in itself. This is a new and improved classic Southern cornbread!

I tested this recipe a few times before perfecting it. I tried it with jalapenos and realized it’s way to hot with jalapenos and chorizo sausage. If you like really hot food, you may want to add one diced jalapeno. For most everyone, I believe this will be hotter than you like.

I also layered the cornbread. I added half of the cornbread batter, then added the chorizo and onion and topped it with the remaining cornbread batter. If you choose, and it’s easier, just mix it all together and add it to the pan. It will taste the same, it’ll cook the same, and it’s easier. Which I’m usually all about, I don’t really know why I decided to layer the ingredients.

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread spicy, full of flavor and hearty enough for a meal in itself. This is a new and improved classic Southern cornbread!

What is chorizo sausage?

It’s a sausage originating from Spain and Latin America. Chorizo heavily seasoned with traditional Mexican spices. Specifically, paprika, which gives it the red color. In Spain, it’s typically a chopped and cured pork sausage and therefore you can eat it uncooked. You may see it on a meat tray or tapas presentation. Mexican chorizo is made of ground meat and is uncooked and therefore must be cooked before eating. For this Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread, I chose a Mexican (uncooked) beef chorizo sausage. I cooked it first, then added it to the cornbread batter.

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread

Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread takes a Southern classic and amps up the flavor factor. The addition of spicy beef chorizo sausage, gooey cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions makes this cornbread unforgettable.
 
*You don't have to layer the ingredients. You can mixture the cornbread with the meat and onions and bake.
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces beef chorizo sausage
  • 2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 cups self-rising corn meal
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn drained
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a 10 inch skillet, cook chorizo until done, about 8 minutes on medium heat. Remove to a tray and drain.
  • Cook onion in the same pan 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat or until translucent and soft. Remove and drain.
  • Meanwhile, mix corn meal, buttermilk, corn and eggs. Stir until smooth.
  • Add vegetable oil to skillet (if needed, you may have enough fat in skillet from the chorizo)
  • *Pour half the cornbread mixture into skillet, top with the cooked chorizo, onions and cheese. Spoon the remaining half cornbread batter onto chorizo, onions and cheese and spread gently.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg
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As part of the Martha White/Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off that takes place every as part of the National Cornbread Festival. I’m participating in Martha White Virtual Cornbread Potluck 2015: All-Star Edition with some other amazing bloggers! We’ve all created amazing cornbread recipes for this event and I’m happy to be sharing them with you!

  • Brandie from The Country Cook – Cornbread Waffles with Chili & Fixins’
  • Christin from Spicy Southern Kitchen – Mexican Chicken Cornbread Casserole
  • Christy from Southern Plate – Cornbread Pan Sandwiches
  • Jenny from Picky Palate – Chicken Taco Cornbread Wedges
  • Linda from Southern Pantry – BLT Cornbread Salad
  • Melissa from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen – Kickin’ Crab Corn Muffins
  • Paula from Call Me PMC – Cheesy Chorizo Cornbread
  • Stacey from Southern Bite – Mom’s Mexican Cornbread
  • Stephanie from Plain Chicken – Taco Cornbread Muffins
  • Tina from Mommy’s Kitchen – Mom’s Meaty Cornbread Skillet

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Comments

  1. cat mom says

    04.11.15 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    This looks great thanks for the recipes

    Reply
  2. easy recipes says

    04.11.15 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you – your pics should be see by as many people as possible!

    Reply
  3. Candy says

    04.10.15 at 5:45 pm

    Forgive me if I’m blind…. but when do you add the CHEESE? Do you mix with the cornmeal or layer it with chorizo?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.11.15 at 7:20 am

      Candy, I’m so sorry for my omission. I have corrected the recipe. I layer the chorizo and onions then the cheese and top it with the rest of the corbread batter.

      Reply
  4. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    04.10.15 at 2:14 pm

    I love chorizo sausage too! This cornbread looks so good!

    Reply
  5. Stacey says

    04.10.15 at 12:09 pm

    Paula – I love chorizo! Can’t wait to try this! Looks delish!

    Reply
  6. ColleenB. says

    04.10.15 at 2:01 am

    Your recipe looks and sounds wonderful.
    Thank you

    Reply
  7. Jackie Hammond says

    04.09.15 at 5:48 pm

    4 stars
    It looks delicious.

    Reply
  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    04.09.15 at 4:36 pm

    This cornbread looks incredible, Paula! I love the chorizo in here and can just imagine how much flavor that adds!

    Reply
  9. Linda J says

    04.09.15 at 3:13 pm

    looks wonderful though this household would wimp out on the hot. It can be dialed back, I’m sure!

    Reply
  10. SueK says

    04.09.15 at 1:26 pm

    These are some of my family’s favorite ingredients. Could this recipe be made in to muffins?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.09.15 at 6:49 pm

      Absolutely, cook in reg muffin tins 18 to 22 minutes at 350.

      Reply
  11. Margot C says

    04.09.15 at 1:18 pm

    4 stars
    That looks so great, I pinned!

    Reply
  12. judi says

    04.09.15 at 11:23 am

    oooo – calling my name – sounds yummy

    Reply
  13. Judy says

    04.09.15 at 10:38 am

    going to try this.

    Reply
  14. Leela says

    04.09.15 at 9:56 am

    That looks delicious.

    Reply
  15. Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says

    04.09.15 at 9:50 am

    OMG! This looks amazing! I love chorizo, but I never cook with it. Must try this soon.

    Reply
  16. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    04.09.15 at 9:17 am

    Cheesy goodness! I love adding chorizo to meals and this cornbread looks delicious!

    Reply
  17. Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen says

    04.09.15 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Chorizo and cornbread are a match made in heaven. Yummy!

    Reply
  18. Emily e says

    04.09.15 at 8:52 am

    This looks delicious. I’m definitely going to try this one. We love th cornbread festival!

    Reply
  19. laura says

    04.09.15 at 8:13 am

    this looks (and sounds!) amazing. I love corn bread and adding chorizo sounds like a winner!

    Reply
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