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Cheddar Cornbread

Cheddar cornbread is a twist on a Southern classic. It's a little untraditional given the inclusion of a slight amount of sugar and a rather generous amount of cheese and, if you please, jalapeño.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (see note below)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or left over from a cooked cob)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. Blend in the milk, eggs, and butter. Fold in the cheese, corn, and the jalapeños, if using.
  3. Scoop into a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a buttered 8-inch square baking pan and smooth over the top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. (Do not overbake it or the cornbread will be dry.)
  4. Cut into wedges or squares and serve hot.

Notes

  • Salt--If you're using pickled jalapeños in the cornbread, stick with 1 teaspoon of salt. If you're skipping them, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the batter.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1square Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 638mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 638mg 27%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.