Description
A delightful twist on classic cornbread, featuring the bold flavors of jalapenos and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, corn kernels, chopped onions, and diced jalapenos.
- Pour the batter into your prepared skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, pair with hearty entrees like chili or barbecue, or enjoy standalone with honey or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg