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Cornbread Tamale Bites with Jalapeno, Cheese and Bacon

October 24, 2011

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Cornbread Tamale Bites with Jalapeno, Cheese and Bacon

Cornbread Tamale Bites with Jalapeno Cheese and Bacon

Bite sized comfort food!

It’s actually cooled off a few nights here and feels like Fall. Well at night it does, it the daytime it’s still in the 80’s. I love Fall, but still have trouble with the whole daylight saving concept. It’s getting dark early, they adjusted it so we turn the clocks back later. I’m still confused. I just want it to get dark at 8pm and sun rise at 6 am, am I being difficult? I don’t think so. If you have insight as to why it’s still so confusing to ME, fill me in. I confuse easily.

Once I fogot to change the clocks back and showed up an hour early for a job and the surprise on everyone face.

It was many years ago, there may or may not have been tequila involved, there may or may not have been no sleep that night, yes those types of  funny memories. Funny how I can’t recall what I had for dinner two nights ago, but I can recall that time so vividly.

I was going to do a friends hair for her wedding. I showed up at 7am. not 8am like we planned. Everyone was buzzing around the house getting ready, they all had the biggest laugh. I was glad I knew them well. I enjoyed a plate of food for breakfast then got to work!

Onto the comfort food…

Cornbread is one of my favorite comfort foods. I knew I was going to Fill it like a Stuffed Jalapeno  and bake it. Wrapping them in corn husks sure did pretty them up. I can see other great items baked in them too. It’s like some type of bite-size tamale. It’s comfort food at it’s best!

Prepare corn husks by soaking them in warm water so they are pliable. Cut corn husks into 4-inch squares, then place them into a cupcake pan. Lightly oil them for easy removal, spray oil works well.
Mix cornbread mix with egg and milk, add 2 tablespoons into each compartment.

Mix cream cheese with diced jalapenos, scallions, and cheese. Place 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on top of cornbread mixture,

then top with bacon. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

These would be great for a party or anytime really. Why wait for a party! I like that they are snack size and so did everyone else.

I like that the few we had leftover reheated well, I may have even hidden one so no one else could find it, I do that sometimes, do you?

 * NOTE: spraying the corn husks with an oil spray will help the corn bread not to stick to the husks. If you bake them in cupcakes liners, foil liners won’t stick as much as paper liners.

 

Cornbread Tamale Bites Printable Recipe

12 dried corn husks

1 package cream cheese

4 Jalapenos, roast then remove seeds

3 scallion chopped

1 cup cheddar cheese

1/3 cup cooked crumbled bacon

cornbread mixture:

1 package Jiffy cornbread mix

1 egg

1/3 cup milk

cornbread tamale bites @createdbydiane

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62 Comments Filed Under: Appetizers/Snacks, Most Popular, Savory, Side Dishes, Sweet and Savory, vegetarian Tagged With: bacon, baking, cooking, cornbread, jalapeno, Mexican

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Comments

  1. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    October 24, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    What a great idea. It looks fantastic! Pinning it right now. 🙂

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks Natalie 🙂

  2. Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says

    October 24, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Oh my goodness..Diane! These look positively delicious and so easy!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:23 pm

      they are easy, I LOVE that part!

  3. SweetSugarBelle says

    October 24, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Hahahaha, yes…I have to hide food with three kids! One taste times 3 equals the whole thing! I love this recipe, Diane!!! Using corn husks as liners is GREAT!!!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 24, 2011 at 7:19 pm

      glad to hear I’m not alone 🙂

  4. Sue/the view from great island says

    October 24, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    This is one of those posts that just hits all my weak spots. These muffins look so good I can’t stand it.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:11 pm

      glad they have that effect 🙂

      just don’t fall and get hurt that wouldn’t be what I wanted

  5. Jeanette says

    October 24, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    What a neat idea, so creative using corn husks to hold these tamale bites! So much less intimidating than actually making tamales.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 24, 2011 at 7:18 pm

      I feel the same way about tamales, they are so time consuming. This was the quick easy version 🙂

  6. Fuji Mama says

    October 24, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    These are so darn cool!!! You are a genius! Plus, they look delicious. Definite plus. 😉

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 24, 2011 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks Rachael! Wonder why I never thought to use corn husks for corn bread before 🙂

  7. JulieD says

    October 24, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I’m trying not to be so dramatic but OH MY GOD! These look so good and I don’t even eat bacon! What do you think I can sub for the bacon? I have to make these…!!!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 24, 2011 at 7:17 pm

      hmm…if you don’t eat bacon without will be just fine they are full of flavor!

  8. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Uh, yeah I maybe guilty of hiding food for myself *blushing*. 😀

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      🙂

  9. betty says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    It is the best idea! really! tamales are hard to make and they take a lot of time, this ones are just perfect!

    Reply
  10. Curt says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:48 am

    This is an awesome recipe. I’ve pinned it to remember it. I will be making these at the next (wife’s) family get together. I always try to share something with a southern theme for all these Wisconsinites!

    I love the husk idea, and btw, Jiffy mix is the best! Seems sweeter than the rest.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:22 pm

      Jiffy mix is the best! I recently tried a few others and was disappointed. Now I’m thinking of other ways of using the husks, I have more 🙂

  11. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:55 am

    love this idea!

    Reply
  12. bridget {bake at 350} says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:00 am

    You had me at “tamale.”

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:21 pm

      I LOVE tamales but have never made them, have you?

  13. Chef Dennis says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:36 am

    what a clever way to make those tamale bites Diane! they do look delicious!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Dennis!

  14. Brian says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:33 am

    So freakin’ adorable! Love the little tamale bites!

    Reply
  15. Lauren says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:28 am

    This is such a great idea!! So fun and creative!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks Lauren!

  16. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    This is a brilliant recipe! I love how you added the corn husks. Such a beautiful and creative presentation!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 11:01 pm

      I just love the corn husks and hope to find other uses for them, have a bunch left, but don’t want to make traditional tamales (too time consuming) I get great tamales locally 🙂

  17. Pam says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    You are too funny! At least you had a good breakfast! I would devour all of these tamale bites, it’s all about the cornbread!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      I don’t know why I don’t make cornbread every week, I just bought a cast iron skillet and have visions of warm cornbread with more dinners 🙂 ah….breakfast too

  18. Jessica says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Eek! These sound amazing! I love that you used the corn husks. So freaking cute!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      has me thinking hmmm…what else can I use the corn husks for, but not tamales too time consuming for me 🙂

  19. [email protected] says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    The husks is a nice touch. Love spicy corn bread and don’t forget to fall backwards and change the clock, but not yet.

    Reply
  20. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Holy cow, these look so good! I know my boys would go crazy for them!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      wishing I had more of these right now, my daughter found the one I hid 🙂

  21. Eve says

    October 26, 2011 at 12:20 am

    These look yummy! Where do you get dried corn husk from?

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 26, 2011 at 1:42 pm

      I live in souther California, with Mexican food at abundance here they sell them almost everywhere. If you have an ethnic aisle in your local store try there 🙂

  22. naomi says

    October 28, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I love this idea!!! The tamale wrappers are so cute and playful!!

    Reply
  23. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    October 28, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Not only is the recipe great, but I so love the use of the corn husks. I make homemade tamales every year and always have tons of corn husks leftover. This will be a great use for them!

    Reply
  24. Tammy says

    April 22, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I didn’t have corn husks, so I just used cupcake liners…the foil ones worked the best, the paper ones stuck 🙁
    Now that I know it’s a hit at home, I will definitely make these again and cute them up with the corn husks! Thanks for a fabulous recipe! Had these with white chicken chili tonight.

    Reply
  25. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    I can’t get over these…honestly!

    Reply
  26. Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    These look fantastic I could eat three.. and want more 🙂

    Reply
  27. ScampsGirl says

    November 20, 2014 at 9:17 am

    did you use full size muffin pans or mini muffing pans? the name (tamale bites) implies mini but the photo looks like large. if you used large, have you done mini?
    thanks!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      November 20, 2014 at 9:52 am

      I used the regular size muffin pan. They are not tiny bites, but more like a two bite amount. I have not made them in the mini pan,the corn husk will be more difficult to fit into those along with the filling. These really are a great size as they have a filling in the cornbread and all that will be more difficult in smaller size I think. I’ve made these many times and everyone loves the size.

    • ScampsGirl says

      November 20, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Thank you for the super quick reply – these are on my Thanksgiving menu!

  28. Marci says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Hi, these look absolutely delicious. Can they be frozen a day ahead? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:22 am

      I haven’t frozen them. I do think they would be best not frozen as cream cheese has a tendency to get a little watery when frozen and thawed, but if you try it, let me know how they turn out.
      Alternatively you can make the cornbread batter and filling separately and bake them fresh the next day, you may have better success that way.

    • Marci says

      November 5, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Thanks! I think I’ll set a couple aside and test them. God willing, I plan to make them for my Christmas gathering this year. I appreciate your quick response. God bless.

  29. fnaf says

    November 13, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Cornbread Tamale Biting with Jalapeno cheese and bacon is an addicting snack. I really like this dish. The cheese flavor is very aromatic and fatty.

    Reply

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