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.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jalapeno-cheddar-cornbread-1.jpg)
This recipe is classic cornbread with a kick! This cornbread features sharp cheddar cheese and roasted jalapenos.
![Fast and easy corn bread made with jalapenos and sharp cheddar. Recipe form aileencooks.com.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jalapeno-cheddar-cornbread-2.jpg)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jalapeños & Cheddar: Fold in the diced and roasted jalapeños and shredded sharp cheddar.
- 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.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jalapeno-cheddar-cornbread-4.jpg)
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.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jalapeno-cheddar-cornbread-3.jpg)
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.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/jalapeno-cheddar-cornbread-1-320x320.jpg)
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
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
![Glass baking dish of jalapeño cheddar cornbread above a white plate with a slice of cornbread.](https://aileencooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jalape%C3%B1o-cheddar-cornbread.jpg)
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Yum!!! Sounds great!