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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread has a moist, slightly sweet base made from cornmeal, with the addition of diced jalapeños that add a spicy kick. Cheddar cheese is mixed in, contributing a rich, savory flavor. Serve along side a bowl of chili, soup, barbecue, or any meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coarse cornmeal
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 small jalapeños, seeded and diced (2 heaping tablespoons)
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 3 tablespoons avocado, vegetable, or canola oil
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the cheese and diced jalapeños. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, oil, and eggs.
- Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until combined. The batter will be lumpy. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean after inserted into the center.
- Let cornbread cool in pan for 15 minutes before cutting. Cut into squares and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
278IU
(6%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.