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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread

Epic Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Craving

Golden, cheesy, and spicy cornbread loaded with jalapeños and sharp cheddar, perfect as a side for chili, BBQ, or just because. Moist, flavorful, and ready in under an hour, this cornbread is foolproof and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 –2 jalapeños diced
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional: extra jalapeño slices for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease pan
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together
  3. Beat eggs with buttermilk and melted butter
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients
  5. Fold in diced jalapeños and shredded cheese
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan
  7. Sprinkle extra cheese and jalapeño slices on top
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and set
  9. Cool 5–10 minutes and serve warm

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and buttermilk for the best texture, adjust jalapeños for heat preference, can be baked in a muffin tin or skillet, store leftovers in an airtight container
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