Spicy Sweet Cornbread
Elevate your cornbread game with this irresistible Spicy Sweet Cornbread! Combining the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, this recipe features a moist and tender crumb with bursts of flavor from fresh jalapeños and sweet corn kernels. A touch of honey adds subtle richness, while a pinch of cayenne pepper provides a gentle kick that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of cornmeal. Quick to prepare and ready in under 40 minutes, this cornbread makes a standout side dish for barbecues, chili nights, or any meal in need of a flavorful boost. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey for a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 fresh jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 0.5 cup canned sweet corn, drained
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or a 9-inch round pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cayenne pepper until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and honey until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced jalapeño and sweet corn until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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.
Remove the cornbread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 132 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.
