Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Jalapeño Cornbread, a perfect companion for any meal or gathering. This cornbread combines sweet and spicy elements, creating a tender texture enriched with creamy jalapeño goodness and a hint of honey glaze. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable to your spice preference, Jalapeño Cornbread adds a unique twist to traditional recipes that everyone will crave.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 jalapeño pepper (diced)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Honey for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, and eggs; whisk until blended.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; add more jalapeños if desired. Top with remaining batter.
- Mix honey with melted butter; drizzle half over the batter before baking.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg