Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread
This Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread mixes cornmeal, flour, and sugar with diced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese for a moist and flavorful quick bread. The combination of spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese adds a savory kick to the classic sweet corn bread base. Baking in an 8x8 pan yields a tender crumb with a slightly crisp golden crust, ideal for pairing with hearty meals or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour (all purpose)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 1 egg
Mix Ins
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed, finely diced
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Spray a square baking dish (8x8) with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium sized bowl stir together the dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl stir together the wet ingredients.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Stir in the diced jalapenos and shredded cheese.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.