Spicy Cornbread
Get ready to spice up mealtime with this irresistible Spicy Cornbread—perfectly golden, moist, and bursting with bold flavors! This recipe combines the classic comfort of cornbread with a kick of heat from diced jalapeños and cayenne pepper, balanced by the creamy richness of shredded cheddar cheese. A hint of sweetness from sugar complements the fiery spices, while optional corn kernels add bursts of juicy texture. Baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for chili, barbecues, or soups. Serve it warm with a pat of butter for the ultimate savory treat! Keywords: spicy cornbread, jalapeño cornbread, cheesy cornbread recipe, easy cornbread with jalapeños.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 diced jalapeño peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup corn kernels (optional, fresh or canned)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced jalapeño peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn kernels (if using) until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cornbread cool in the skillet or pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Spicy Cornbread warm with a dollop of butter or alongside your favorite main dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 467 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
