Italian Cornbread

An easy, kid-friendly cornbread featuring Italian flavors with polenta, goats' cheese, basil, and a touch of chili.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 221.1 kcals 884.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.8 grams 83.1 grams
Fat 10.7 grams 42.6 grams
Protein 10.5 grams 42.1 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
100
ml
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten
50
g
1
tbsp
Parmesan
Grated, or similar Italian hard cheese
2
slice
Mozzarella
To serve
GrainsCereals
50
g
Polenta
Quick-cook dried
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
handful
Basil
Leaves, torn, plus extra to serve
1
pinch
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
Plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
1
piece
Tomato
Sliced, to serve

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C and grease a small loaf tin with olive oil.
  • Combine the buttermilk, olive oil, and beaten egg in a large bowl.
  • Mix the flour, polenta, baking powder, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Stir the goats' cheese, basil, parmesan, and chilli flakes into the dry flour mixture.
  • Beat the buttermilk mixture into the cheese and flour mixture quickly until well combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the tin and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.
  • Serve the sliced cornbread with a mozzarella, tomato, and basil salad.