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A New Mexico Recipe for Your Christmas Celebration
The holidays in New Mexico are a magical time, with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the warmth of family gatherings. One way to bring a little local flavor to your holiday celebrations is with a delicious New Mexico Christmas recipe: Green Chile and Cranberry Cornbread. This sweet and savory dish combines the heat of roasted green chiles with the tartness of cranberries, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table.
Green Chile and Cranberry Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup roasted green chiles, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and eggs. Combine with the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Gently fold in green chiles and cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with butter.
This unique cornbread adds a festive touch to any Christmas dinner, giving your guests a true taste of New Mexico’s flavors.
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