Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cornbread

By Lidey Heuck

Published Nov. 1, 2024

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cornbread
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rating
5(222)
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While there’s nothing wrong with a pan of classic cornbread, this recipe makes for a fun twist when the occasion calls for something a little bit more festive. Jarred roasted red peppers not only add a pop of color, but also a juicy, vinegary tang that balances the richness of the cornbread and helps keep it moist and tender. The feta softens but doesn’t melt, leading to satisfying little pockets of cheese in each piece. Finally, thanks to the sour cream in the batter, this cornbread won’t dry out overnight. To make in advance, fully cool the cornbread, then cover with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours before serving.

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Ingredients

Yield:9 to 12 pieces
  • 6tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1cup/240 grams sour cream
  • 1large egg
  • 1cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1cup/140 grams medium-grind cornmeal
  • ½cup/100 grams sugar
  • 1tablespoon baking powder
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • ¼teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¾cup finely chopped or crumbled feta cheese (about 3½ ounces)
  • ⅓cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
  • ⅓cup chopped scallions (about 2 scallions)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (10.5 servings)

269 calories; 14 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 228 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides so the baked cornbread will be easy to remove from the pan.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, egg and melted butter, whisking until smooth. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and crushed red pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. (Do not over-mix.) Add the feta, roasted red peppers and scallions and mix gently until just combined.

  4. Step 4

    Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. Step 5

    Cool for at least 20 minutes in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Comments

David

@George Hebben Just to clarify, did you make it and dislike it, or is this more of a theoretical review?

Sidney

Very good, easy to make. I halved the sugar and liked it better.

Richard X

This recipe calls for sugar. If you don't like cornbread made with sugar, perhaps this recipe is not for you.

Shelley

This is my new favorite cornbread. I did have to add a little milk to the batter to make it a bit thinner. I used vegan feta and butter, plus subbed chopped pickled jalapenos for the roasted red peppers as the ones I had were bad. This is phenomenal cornbread that I will definitely be making again!

dolcecigno

Like others, I found the batter a bit dry, so I added 1/3 cup of milk and that improved it. I don't like sweet cornbread, so I omitted the sugar and it was no problem to do so--it tasted great. The combination of feta and roasted peppers works well.

Julie Yeggy

Made using 2/3 of recipe for my small baking dish. Used homemade roasted peppers and some feta and some type of Mexican mozzarella cheese. Added 1/2 bag trader joes frozen roasted corn that had lots of ice on it. It was delicious but took longer than 30 minutes, probably because the corn was so icy. Everyone loved it. Served 3 of us with about half still left. Would definitely make again.

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