Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread

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This jalapeño cornbread recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves hot peppers and cornbread. A surprisingly tasty blend of flavors!

Submitted by hotsauce
Updated on November 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ⅔ cup margarine, softened

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • 2 cups cornmeal

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

  • 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 ⅔ cups milk

  • 1 cup chopped fresh jalapeno peppers, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Beat margarine and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gently stir eggs and milk together in a third bowl.

  3. Pour 1/3 of the milk mixture and 1/3 of the flour mixture alternately into margarine mixture; whisk until just mixed. Repeat with remaining flour and milk mixtures until batter is thick enough to not pour easily; stir in jalapeño peppers. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 26 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Tip

It is important to grease the pan and chop the jalapeño peppers before starting. If you let the batter stand while you pause to chop the peppers, disturbing it to mix in the peppers will reduce the effectiveness of the baking powder.

You can use between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of sugar in this recipe with good results. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.


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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294 Calories
13g Fat
40g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 532mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 156mg 12%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 163mg 3%

* 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.