Source: MRS 2014
MRS: 1307 — Grains (1300s)

Mexican Cornbread

Meal Component Contribution:
1 1/2 oz. eq. whole grains
Number of Portions: 85  Size of Portion: 1 piece
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
Whole Grains
  •  Whole Grains

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 85 SERVINGS)
Cornmeal, WRG, #361
2 1/2 pound(s)
Flour, All Purpose, Enriched, #358
2 1/2 pound(s)
Baking Powder, Double Acting, #363
4 ounce(s)
Sugar, Granulated, #404
1 1/2 cup(s)
Salt, Table, #343
1 teaspoon(s)
Corn, Yellow, Canned, Cream Style, #10 Can, #255
2 cup(s)
Eggs, Whole, Liquid, Frozen, #115
3 cup(s)
Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milkfat, Bulk
7 cup(s)
Oil, Liquid for Fryer, #396
3/4 cup(s)
Cheese, American, Grated/Shredded, #60
3/4 pound(s)
Jalapenos, Peppers, Nacho, Sliced, #204
1/2 cup(s)
Onions, Frozen, Chopped, #72
3 cup(s)
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #395
1 gram(s)
DIRECTIONS

1.

Blend cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in mixer for 1 minute on low speed.

2.

Mix corn, eggs, milk, oil, cheese, onions, and peppers. Add to dry ingredients and blend for 30 seconds on low speed. Beat on medium speed only until dry ingredients are moistened, 2-3 minutes. DO NOT OVERMIX. Batter will be lumpy.

3.

For 70 servings, pour 5 quarts of batter into 1 full size sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1"), which has been sprayed with pan release spray.

4.

Bake until lightly browned:

Conventional Oven:  400° F for 30-35 minutes.
Convection Oven: 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

5.

For 70 servings, cut full-size sheet pan 7x10 (70 pieces per pan).

6.

Transfer to steamtable pans for service.
Portion 1 piece per serving. Each portion provides  1 1/2 oz. eq. whole grains.

Production Notes

Use commodity products when available.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
170
Carbohydrates
26.76 g
Dietary Fiber
1.96 g
Protein
5.43 g
Sodium
281.27 mg
Total Fat
4.93 g
Sat. Fat
1.56 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g