Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
0.5 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 cup

yellow cornmeal

0.75 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

salt

1 cup

Sharp Cheddar

grated

1 unit

egg

large

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

melted and cooled

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.25 cup

milk

24 slice

cured ham

0.5 cup

fresh peach chutney

1 unit

peach

firm-ripe

0.25 cup

golden raisins

chopped fine

1 unit

serrano chili

seeded and chopped fine

1 tbsp

fresh gingerroot

finely chopped, peeled

1.5 tsp

shallot

finely chopped

0.25 tsp

ground cumin

1 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

fresh orange juice

1 tsp

fresh lemon juice

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2
~5 min

Butter a jelly-roll pan (15 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 1 inch).

Step 3
~5 min

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and grated Cheddar.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~5 min

In a small bowl, whisk together egg, melted butter, sour cream, and milk.

Step 5
~5 min

Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined and spread evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 6
~5 min

Bake the corn bread in the middle of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sides pull away from the pan and the top is golden.

Step 7
~5 min

While the corn bread is hot, use a sharp knife to loosen the edges and cut into twelve 2 1/2-inch squares, preferably with a square cutter.

Step 8
~5 min

Carefully transfer the corn bread to a cutting board to cool and trim.

Step 9
~5 min

Halve each square diagonally to form 24 triangles.

Step 10
~5 min

Top each corn bread triangle with a folded ham slice and 1 teaspoon of chutney.

Step 11
~5 min

Halve and pit the peach and cut into 1/8-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups).

Step 12
~5 min

In a bowl, combine the diced peach, raisins, chopped chili, gingerroot, shallot, and cumin.

Step 13
~5 min

Chill the chutney, covered, for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.

Step 14
~5 min

About 1 hour before serving, stir in the sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 15
~5 min

Serve the chutney at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality ham for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of chili to your preference.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Corn bread can be made 2 days ahead. Chutney can be made 2 hours ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Tomato soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern U.S.

Cultural Significance

Combines traditional Southern cornbread with a modern twist.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday parties
Summer gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Summer
Holiday

Popularity Score

60/100

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