Poblano-Pepper Jack Corn Bread
- 1 medium poblano chile
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons melted
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups)
- Light a grill or preheat the broiler.
- Grill or broil the poblano, turning frequently, until charred all over, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the chile to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Peel and seed the poblano and cut it into 1/4-inch dice.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Lightly butter an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the poblano and corn and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add the 6 tablespoons of melted butter along with the milk and eggs and whisk until just incorporated.
- Fold in the poblano-corn mixture and 3/4 cup of the pepper jack cheese.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top.
- Bake the cornbread for 35 minutes, until the top is light golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the cornbread to a rack to cool for 20 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the cornbread, turn it out onto the rack and let cool slightly.
- Cut the cornbread into wedges and serve warm.
poblano chile, unsalted butter, onion, corn kernels, flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/march-2008-poblano-pepper-jack-corn-bread (may not work)