Spicy Jalapeno Cornbread
Spicy Jalapeno Cornbread is a deliciously bold twist on classic cornbread, perfect for any gathering. This fluffy, golden bread combines sweet cornmeal with the fiery kick of fresh jalapenos, making it an ideal companion for chili, soups, or barbecued meats. Easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, this cornbread will surely be the star of your next meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 fresh jalapenos (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth. Fold in diced jalapenos.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared skillet or baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg