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Honey Jalapeño Cornbread
Honey Jalapeño Cornbread blends the sweetness of honey and cornmeal with the mild heat of sliced jalapeños, resulting in a golden, moist bread with a subtle kick. The combination of buttermilk and eggs provides a tender crumb, while careful baking ensures a risen, slightly crisp crust without drying out.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
20
servings
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal yellow
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
wet ingredients
- 2 cups cultured buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 egg lightly beaten, large
- 3 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced (you can certainly add more if you like
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F Lightly butter or spray a 9x12 pan.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together to blend.
- Stir in all the rest of the wet ingredients, then fold in the jalapeños. Stir just until everything is combined, don't over mix.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until risen, golden, and just beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan. The center should spring back when touched, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out dry. You don't want to over-bake cornbread, it can dry out quickly, so check it on the early side. Let cool on a rack.
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Notes
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and use a well-buttered or sprayed pan for best texture.
- Mix batter gently and avoid overmixing to keep the cornbread tender.
- Test doneness early to prevent drying; the center should spring back and toothpick come out clean.
- Adjust jalapeño slices to your preferred spiciness level.
- Adapted from Land O Lakes for classic flavor and texture balance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
245mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
223IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.