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jalapeno cheddar cornbread
Baking, Side Dish

Moist Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

This easy Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is moist and tender and the perfect cozy side dish. Say goodbye to dry and sandy cornbread, because this recipe will change your baking game!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Makes: 9 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks, 6 oz) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 jalapeños, minced
  • 4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • Lightly grease an 11x7 baking dish or 11" cast iron skillet.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-mixed.
  • Mix the wet ingredients. In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and eggs until smooth.
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
  • Fold in the melted butter. Using a silicone spatula, fold the slightly cooled melted butter into the batter until it's smooth and all the butter is incorporated. Fold in the minced jalapeños, green onion, and half of the cheddar. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 F.
  • Spread the cornbread batter in an even layer in the prepared baking dish or skillet. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake. Bake at 400 F for 25-30 minutes, until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  • Cool. Let the cornbread cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 13gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 2mg