Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Cornbread
This Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is so full of flavor! Fresh jalapenos and cheddar cheese help make this cornbread recipe rich and delicious. Baked in a cast iron skillet for a perfectly crisp outer crust and soft, fluffy, moist center.
Servings:
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal fine or medium ground
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp or medium
- 2 jalapeños 1 diced with seeds and ribs removed for the cornbread and 1 sliced for the top
Honey Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F
- Place 1/2 cup butter into a 10.25 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- In a large mixing bowl add 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine.
- To the cornmeal mixture add in 2 eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup sour cream, and melted butter from the skillet. (make sure it isn't too hot). Whisk together ingredients until well combined and a wet dough is formed.
- Fold in the 1 cup cheddar cheese, and 1 diced jalapeno with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into a 10.25 inch cast iron skillet. Top with additional shredded cheese and sliced jalapeno if desired.
- Bake in a 400º F oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Brush honey butter over the top of the bread. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Honey Butter
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a microwave safe bowl, add in 2 tablespoons honey and stir to combine.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed.
- If the top gets too brown while baking, place a piece of aluminum foil over the top of the pan to prevent burning.No cast iron pan? This can be baked in a greased 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg
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