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A golden-brown Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread fresh out of the oven, resting in a cast iron skillet. The cornbread is topped with melting butter.

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread


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  • Author: chefjar
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Spice up your side dish game with Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread! This perfect blend of spicy jalapenos and sharp cheddar cheese will add a kick to any meal. Moist, flavorful, and irresistible. 


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 3 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

Equipment


Instructions

  • Place a greased 8-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven before turning it on. Then, set the oven to preheat to 350°F, letting the skillet warm up as the oven heats.
  • Mix EGGS, BUTTER, and BUTTERMILK together in a medium bowl and set the mixture aside.
  • In a separate bowl, blend together the FLOUR, CORNMEAL, BAKING POWDER, BAKING SODA, SUGAR, SALT, and GARLIC POWDER. Whisk the ingredients until they are well combined.
  • Add the egg mixture to the cornmeal mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
  • Gently fold in the CHEESE, ONION, and JALAPENOS into the mixture.
  • Carefully take the skillet out of the oven and pour the batter into the heated skillet.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown. To test for doneness, an inserted toothpick should come out clean or with just a few dry crumbs.
  • Allow the cornbread to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftover cornbread wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate it for up to a week. It can also be frozen for longer storage. Warm it up in the oven or microwave before serving to revive its best texture and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min
  • Category: Bread recipes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 512 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 719 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 mg
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 127 mg