Jalapeño Cornbread
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Jalapeño Cornbread

Moist cornbread with jalapeños and cheese - a spicy Southern twist on a classic side.

45 min
12 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

260

Protein

7 g

Carbs

34 g

Fat

11 g

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 1 can (8 oz) creamed corn

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2

Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3

Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.

4

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5

Fold in cheese, jalapeños, and creamed corn.

6

Pour into prepared pan.

7

Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

8

Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Adjust the heat by using more or fewer jalapeños, and leave some seeds in if you like it extra spicy.

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