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Jalapeño Cornbread
Jalapeño Cornbread combines the hearty texture of cornmeal with the subtle heat of fresh jalapeño and sharpness of cheddar cheese. Baked in a preheated cast iron skillet that is pre-coated with bacon drippings, it develops a crisp bottom crust and tender crumb, offering a moist and flavorful bread perfect alongside savory meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal divided, plus 1-2 tablespoons
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 1 egg beaten, large
- ⅓ cup canned creamed corn
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 jalapeño , seeded and chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1-2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat.
- In a medium bowl, mix the 1 cup cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl whisk the milk, butter, and egg together. Add to the flour mixture and stir just until blended. Stir in the creamed corn, green onions, jalapeño, and cheddar cheese.
- Remove the hot skillet from the oven (use hot pads!) and add 1-2 tablespoons bacon drippings to the pan to melt. Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons corn meal or just until the bottom of the pan is covered. Place back in the oven (use hot pads!) and bake just until the cornmeal begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the batter to the skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are pulling away from the side of the skillet. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
461mg
(19%)
Potassium
231mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
457IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.