Salsa bread ole'

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Eggs
½cupCornmeal (yellow or white)
cupButtermilk, *see note
½cupButter or margarine, softened
16ouncesSalsa, drained
¼cupScallions, finely chopped
1tablespoonFresh parsley, chopped
cupCheddar cheese, shredded
¼cupPepper jack cheese, shredded
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1cupMashed potatoes
½teaspoonDried thyme, ** see note
¼teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonWhite pepper
½teaspoonCayenne (or more)
¼teaspoonOnion powder
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround cumin (or more)
3teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonBaking soda

Directions

* can sub 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to equal ⅔ cup.

** can substitute approx. 4 ounces of prepared "taco seasoning" or the like for the herbs/spices....if you must.

METHOD

Heat oven to 350-deg. F.

Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch tube or 12-inch bundt pan.

In a large bowl, beat eggs at high speed for 1 minute. Add cornmeal, buttermilk, butter, and salsa. Stir by hand for 2 minutes or until well blended. Stir in scallions, parsley, and cheeses.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. Combine flour and remaining ingredients; mix well. Add to salsa mixture. Stir until well blended. Spoon batter into greased and floured pan.

Bake at 350-deg. F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until skewer/knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool or serve warm.

NOTES : Adaptation of original recipe. Chipotles/adobo sauce may work well in this; may need to adjust flour/baking soda/baking powder....or make a chipotle "glaze" (?)

Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #193 Recipe by: Cindy Atwood/Taunton, Mass/via Pillsbury's 37th Bake Off..

From: Inagaddadavida <rael@...> Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 11:41:31 -0600