Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

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Cornmeal, diced onions, jalapeños and Cheddar cheese make this cornbread irresistible! My family loves it with white beans and turnip greens. The jalapeños don't really add much heat; so if you're looking for more spice, add a few seeds when you're dicing the peppers.

By jessica
Updated on December 11, 2023
jalapeno Cheddar cornbread in pan with jalapenos on the side
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings servings

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced

  • 1 small yellow onion, minced

  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place an 8 to 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.

  2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slowly stir in the 1/4 cup oil until mixture is crumbly. Stir in onions, jalapenos, and 1/2 cup cheese.

  3. Fold in egg and buttermilk just until blended. Do not overmix.

  4. Remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl the 1 tablespoon oil around to grease the bottom and sides. Pour batter into the skillet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean.

  6. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on cornbread immediately after removing from the oven; let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Cook's Notes:

You can use 1 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick™) in place of all-purpose flour.

You can substitute 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

436 Calories
23g Fat
45g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 436
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 876mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 401mg 31%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 213mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.