Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

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Make this crowd pleasing jalapeno cheddar cornbread tonight! It’s perfectly sweet and spicy and is amazing when paired with a bowl of warm chili!

Fast and easy corn bread made with jalapenos and sharp cheddar. Recipe form aileencooks.com.

This recipe is classic cornbread with a kick! This cornbread features sharp cheddar cheese and roasted jalapenos.

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Fast and easy corn bread made with jalapenos and sharp cheddar. Recipe form aileencooks.com.

How to make jalapeño cheddar cornbread?

Cornbread is incredible easy to make from scratch and just a few extra steps bring you this spicy version of our favorite side dish.

  1. Roast jalapeños: Slice the jalapeños lengthwise, remove seeds, and roast under your oven broiler until the jalapeños start to get crispy on top. Let cool slightly and dice up.
  2. Prepare cornbread batter: Mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in eggs, milk, and oil.
  3. Jalapeños & Cheddar: Fold in the diced and roasted jalapeños and shredded sharp cheddar.
  4. Bake: Bake in a 400 degree oven golden brown around the edges.
Fast and easy corn bread made with jalapenos and sharp cheddar. Recipe form aileencooks.com.

How to make spicier cornbread?

This jalapeño cheddar cornbread recipe makes a mildly spicy cornbread. For extra spice, do not remove the seeds from the jalapeño. You can also add an additional roasted jalapeño to the batter, if desired.

Fast and easy corn bread made with jalapenos and sharp cheddar. Recipe form aileencooks.com.

What to serve with jalapeño cheddar cornbread?

This recipe for jalapeno cheddar cornbread pairs nicely with turkey chili and chicken tortilla soup. You could also serve it with a heartier meal like taco stuffed shells or Cajun sausage and potatoes.

Fast and easy corn bread made with jalapenos and sharp cheddar. Recipe form aileencooks.com.

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Aileen Clark
Classic cornbread with a kick! This cornbread features sharp cheddar cheese and roasted jalapenos.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 jalapenos
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to broil.
  • Slice your jalapenos length-wise and remove the seeds.
  • Place under the broiler until they begin to crisp on top and the skin softens, 7-8 minutes. Dice and set aside
  • Reset your oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8x8 square baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • Make a well in the flour mix and add the egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
  • Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated cheddar and diced jalapenos.
  • Pour the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 466mgFiber: 2g
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