Blue Cheese Corn Bread

Elevate your classic cornbread game with this irresistible Blue Cheese Corn Bread recipe that seamlessly blends savory, tangy, and buttery flavors. Made with a combination of cornmeal and all-purpose flour for the perfect crumbly-yet-moist texture, this dish gets its distinct character from bold blue cheese crumbles folded into the batter. A touch of sweetness from granulated sugar beautifully balances the richness, while the optional fresh chive garnish adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make cornbread is baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, making it the ideal accompaniment to hearty soups, chili, or barbecued meats. Serve it warm to savor its cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness or enjoy it at room temperature for a perfect snack. This flavorful twist on a Southern classic is sure to impress at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.75 cup Blue cheese crumbles
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the blue cheese crumbles until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the corn bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving for a pop of color and extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849.3 grams (849.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2288

Total Fat 97.20g	125%
Saturated Fat 53.10g	266%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 586mg	195%
Sodium 3939mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 298.20g	108%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 41.30g
Protein 65.30g	131%

Vitamin D 199IU	997%
Calcium 834mg	64%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1146mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 51.2%