Spicy Mexican Cornbread
Turn up the heat with this irresistible Spicy Mexican Cornbread! Packed with bold flavors from finely chopped jalapeño peppers, sweet corn kernels, and sharp cheddar cheese, this dish puts a zesty twist on traditional cornbread. The buttery, tender crumb is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice, and a hint of fresh cilantro takes it over the top. Made in a cast-iron skillet or baking pan, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a side for your favorite chili. Serve it warm and watch it disappear! Perfect keywords: Spicy Mexican Cornbread, jalapeño cornbread, cheesy cornbread recipe, easy skillet cornbread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 0.75 cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, and egg until combined. Slowly pour in the melted butter while whisking to avoid cooking the egg.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped jalapeño, corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro (if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cornbread to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 4% | |
*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.
