Description
This delightful Southern-inspired dish features perfectly pan-seared catfish served alongside dirty rice, green beans, and a mouthwatering caramelized onion and chili buttermilk cornbread. The cornbread, enriched with green chilis and sharp cheddar, adds a flavorful kick that complements the entire meal.
Ingredients
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For the Cornbread:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilis
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (divided)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (divided)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Melt butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onions and half of the chili powder. Cook until translucent. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cook another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add granulated sugar, remaining brown sugar, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chili powder.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, lightly beaten eggs, and melted butter. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing. Gently fold in cheddar cheese and green chilis.
- Bake: Pour the mixture over the sweet onion mixture in the cast iron skillet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for approximately 25 minutes. Serve with a warm honey butter mixture.
Notes
- For added sweetness, serve the cornbread with honey butter.
- Ensure the cast iron skillet is well-seasoned for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice cornbread
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg