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Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Irresistible Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Recipe for Beginners

This Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread combines sweet cornmeal with sharp cheddar and spicy jalapenos for a delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk whole or plant-based
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup diced jalapenos fresh or pickled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet or pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an oven-safe skillet or pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gently combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold in jalapenos and cheddar cheese.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow cooling slightly before slicing; serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different types of cheese, spices, or add-ins like bacon or herbs for added flavor.

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