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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.
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5 from 2 votes

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

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. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Bread recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno cheddar cornbread, jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe
Servings: 12
Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

  • 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 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

  • Preheat the oven: Place a greased 8-inch cast-iron skillet in a cold oven. Preheat to 350°F, allowing the skillet to heat up with the oven.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk until combined.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
  • Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Add the cheese and jalapenos: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, and jalapeños until evenly distributed.
  • Bake: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour in the batter, spreading it evenly. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool and serve: Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

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.

Nutrition

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