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Mom's Mexican Cornbread
Side Dish Mexican

Mom's Mexican Cornbread

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9X12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until no longer pink. Set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk cornmeal, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in corn, milk, Cheddar cheese, onion, jalapeños, and egg. Stir in browned beef; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

By snowylady

Carrot Souffle with Brown Sugar
Side Dish

Carrot Souffle with Brown Sugar

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil. Cook carrots until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain well.
  3. 3 Place carrots in a food processor with the margarine, and pulse to puree. Add the eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and process until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour carrot mixture into a 1quart, round baking dish. Place the dish inside a larger dish with 1 inch of water to prevent burning bottom of casserole.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until firm.

By Deanna

Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk
Side Dish

Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix flours, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix buttermilk and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Make a small well in the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk-butter mixture. Stir together with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  4. 4 Turn the dough out on a generously floured surface and knead into a smooth, round loaf. Place on the cookie sheet and cut a shallow X into the top of the dough.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Carefully tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow. Cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

By Smart Cookie

Vegan Agave Cornbread Muffins
Side Dish American

Vegan Agave Cornbread Muffins

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in applesauce, soy milk, and agave nectar. Slowly stir in oil while continually stirring. Pour into the prepared muffin tin.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or small knife inserted in the crown of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

By smiithh

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread
Side Dish American

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly whisk in eggs.
  4. 4 Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl; whisk mixture into the skillet. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well-blended and only a few lumps remain.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By Bethany Weathersby

Cheddar Cheese Muffins
Side Dish American

Cheddar Cheese Muffins

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup jumbo muffin tin.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in Cheddar.
  4. 4 Add yogurt, eggs, and melted butter; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops just start to lightly brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

By Whitney Carson

Squash Cornbread
Side Dish American

Squash Cornbread

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine half-and-half, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, oil, all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; fold in zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

By Crina

Homemade Italian Red Sauce
Side Dish Italian

Homemade Italian Red Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook at a simmer until sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.

By Ignazia Vella

Knedliky — Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)
Side Dish American

Knedliky — Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
55 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
  2. 2 Pour 1 cup milk and eggs into well; stir to blend, adding more milk to make a moist, battery dough, unlike pancake batter. Beat dough for at least 200 strokes, using a sturdy wooden spoon, rolling it over and over in the bowl until smooth and an occasional bubble appears on the surface. Add bread cubes; stir into dough until they disappear.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place dough onto a cheesecloth or white cotton cloth; form into a loaf shape. Wrap cloth around loaf; tie ends.
  4. 4 Place loaf into boiling water; cook 45 minutes, flipping loaf halfway. Remove loaf from water, unwrap, and cover with a tea towel; set aside for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings.
  6. 6 Add sauerkraut to a saucepan with enough water to cover surface; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add bacon; season with caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into sauerkraut. Simmer about 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Slice dumpling loaf. Drizzle servings with reserved drippings; serve with sauerkraut.

By Allrecipes Member

Caribbean Zucchini Bread
Side Dish Caribbean

Caribbean Zucchini Bread

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat brown sugar, white sugar, bananas, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold zucchini, walnuts, and coconut into batter until well combined; divide between the prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool loaves in the pans for 25 minutes before removing from the pans and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By tahoegirl

Grandma's Gorditas
Dinner Mexican

Grandma's Gorditas

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine corn masa flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add a little water at a time until a firm dough forms. Divide dough into equal pieces and roll between your hands to form small balls. Press dough into 1/4-inch circles.
  2. 2 Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Add dough circles to the hot griddle and cook until light brown, slightly inflated, and cooked on the outsides, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry gorditas in batches, if necessary, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

By lil-chef

Authentic Mexican Corn Bread
Mexican

Authentic Mexican Corn Bread

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk sweetened condensed milk and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, and vanilla. Stir in whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, and butter.
  3. 3 Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir cornmeal mixture into the corn mixture.
  4. 4 Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

By thiswayhome

Sweet Pineapple Tamales
Dessert Mexican

Sweet Pineapple Tamales

4.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
65 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
  2. 2 While corn husks are soaking, combine masa dough, baking soda, and water in a bowl. Knead until dough has a smooth and even consistency, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed. Take care not to add too much water.
  3. 3 Beat butter, vegetable shortening, and sugar together in a second bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Slowly add masa dough and knead until mixture has a uniform consistency. Mix in chopped pineapple.
  4. 4 Spread about 1 tablespoon masa mixture onto a corn husk. Fold the bottom of the husk over the filling, then fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Finally fold the top of the husk into the tamale, making a little package. Repeat with remaining husks.
  5. 5 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Add tamales with the open side up and cook covered until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour.

By gem

Chiles Rellenos
Dinner Mexican

Chiles Rellenos

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.
  2. 2 Mix milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.
  3. 3 Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Roll each pepper in flour, then dip in batter. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.

By PANCHITA

Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)
Dessert Mexican

Marranitos (Mexican Pig-Shaped Cookies)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat brown sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 1 egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in molasses, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix in flour until the dough is stiff enough to roll out.
  3. 3 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into cookies using a pig-shaped cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of the cookies with beaten egg.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until risen and edges are lightly browned, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool briefly on cookie sheets; serve warm or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Mayson

Mexican Chocolate Cake
Dessert Mexican

Mexican Chocolate Cake

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the margarine, oil, water, sour milk, eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By Valerie

Rice Flour Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten Free)
Snack Mexican

Rice Flour Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes (Gluten Free)

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer on high speed until creamy and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. 3 Mix rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and baking soda into creamed butter mixture and mix on low speed until flour is moistened. Increase speed to medium and mix until there are no longer lumps. Reduce mixer speed to low and add milk; mix until batter is well blended. Fill each prepared muffin cup with about 3 tablespoons batter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

By ilkaisha

Mexican-Style Cornbread
Dinner Mexican

Mexican-Style Cornbread

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan or a cast iron skillet.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a small bowl; mix in buttermilk and corn oil. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, creamed corn, onion, and jalapeños.
  4. 4 Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in egg mixture until combined.
  5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.

By Lynn Gibson

Mexican Oatmeal Cookies
Dessert Mexican

Mexican Oatmeal Cookies

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the oatmeal in a blender and pulse the blender on high for 2 seconds, 5 or 6 times; transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3 Break the chocolate along the scores and pulse until it reaches a powdered form. Make sure to stir with a spoon between pulses so the heat from the blender doesn't melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate to the oatmeal; set aside.
  4. 4 Beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat one egg into the mixture until completely incorporated. Add the second egg along with the vanilla extract and continue beating.
  5. 5 Stir the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the butter mixture and stir until combined. Mix the oatmeal and chocolate into the mixture. Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden-brown on the edges and set in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets before being moved to cooking racks to cool completely.

By swooda

Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Dessert Mexican

Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat together 1 1/2 cups sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in cream of tartar and baking soda. Beat in cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and cayenne powder. Beat in flour. Stir chocolate chips into dough until incorporated.
  3. 3 Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into balls. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until centers are set and edges are slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Brandi Rose

Impossible Cake
Dessert Mexican

Impossible Cake

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt), then lightly dust with flour; tap to remove excess.
  2. 2 Fill a shallow baking pan with enough water to come 1/3 up the sides of the tube pan. Place water bath in the oven to warm up while it is preheating.
  3. 3 Pour cajeta caramel sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until warm and pourable, about 1 minute. Pour into the prepared tube pan, completely covering the bottom.
  4. 4 Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  5. 5 Beat 10 ½ tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and coffee. Add flour mixture, alternating with milk, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter over caramel in tube pan.
  6. 6 Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, 4 eggs, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Pour over cake batter through a fine-mesh sieve.
  7. 7 Bake in the water bath in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  8. 8 Cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Carefully run a thin knife around the edges to loosen, tap pan firmly a few times then shake gently. Place a serving plate over the pan and invert to release cake onto the plate.

By gem

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey
Dinner Mexican

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir in the hot skillet until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups salsa, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir together.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Whisk milk, polenta, butter, corn flour, egg whites, and baking soda together in a bowl. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour cooked ground turkey mixture over corn bread layer.
  4. 4 Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend on top. Continue baking until top is bubbling, 5 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Top casserole with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese and 2 cups salsa.

By Jessica Delaney

Tex-Mex Sheet Cake
Dessert Mexican

Tex-Mex Sheet Cake

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Combine the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine. Stir in water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  3. 3 Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the cocoa mixture, then stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended.
  4. 4 Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool.
  5. 5 For the coffee glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Mix in 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 tablespoon instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar. Stir until blended. Fold in the almonds. Spread glaze over warm cake.

By Ann

Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
Dessert Mexican

Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Make cake: Beat together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add pumpkin, sour cream, and vanilla while the mixer is running.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to pumpkin batter and mix until well combined. Add remaining flour mixture to batter and mix on medium-high speed for 2 minutes more. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make tres leches: Mix together evaporated milk, half-and-half, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  6. 6 Poke a generous amount of holes into cake using a drinking straw, making sure to get the corners and sides as well. Pour tres leches mixture over cake, cover with plastic wrap, and cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.
  7. 7 Add topping: Frost the top of cooled cake with whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon.

By Peggy Jane

G's Tres Leches Cake
Dessert Mexican

G's Tres Leches Cake

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Cream 1 1/2 cup sugar and unsalted butter in a large bowl until mixture is fluffy and pale yellow, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix 6 egg yolks into the butter mixture, stirring in each one before adding the next. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture, alternating with 1 1/2 cup milk, to make a smooth batter. Stir in almond extract.
  3. 3 Beat 6 egg whites with cream of tartar in a bowl with an electric mixer until frothy; gradually beat in 2 tablespoons sugar until the egg whites form stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter, retaining as much volume as possible. Pour the cake batter into prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on a rack.
  5. 5 Whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 2 tablespoons whole milk in a bowl. Use a large fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake; pour the three-milk mixture over the cake.
  6. 6 Beat cream with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the whipped cream holds stiff peaks. Top the cake with whipped cream; refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers. Cake is better a day or two after making.

By Garnet B

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole
Dinner Mexican

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix corn into the beef mixture and toss to defrost, about 3 minutes. Drain and discard fat. Add about 1/4 of the shredded Mexican cheese blend and mix well. Pour meat sauce into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Cover meat with a thin layer of salsa.
  4. 4 Combine cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add milk and eggs; stir until well blended. Pour cornmeal mixture on top of salsa layer and top with remaining shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until browned on top, about 30 minutes.

By OBSIDIAN1

Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes
Dessert Mexican

Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in the bowl of a stand mixer until thoroughly blended and creamy. Add egg; beat well. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Combine flour, 2/3 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, coffee, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a second bowl. Blend with a whisk until fluffy and no clumps appear. Alternate adding the flour mixture and 1 cup milk into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fill muffin cups 2/3-full of batter.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Move to a wire rack to cool completely, at least 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Beat butter in the bowl of the stand mixer; add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until creamy. Add 2 tablespoons milk; mix until frosting is creamy. Mix in 1/2 cup cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. 6 Fit a piping bag with a coupler and tip. Drop piping bag into a tall glass and fold edges down around the glass. Spoon frosting into the bag. Gather edges and twist together. Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes.

By Erin Brocklehurst