4.9 from 99 votes
Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe
This jalapeno cornbread recipe is incredibly moist and incorporates lot of spicy jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese. Great for the holidays or an anytime side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 Squares
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 14.5 ounces creamed corn 1 can
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped jalapeno peppers + sliced jalapenos for topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or use a spicy pepperjack for extra heat
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs and creamed corn together in a small bowl.
- In a larger bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and black pepper.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together.
- Stir in the chopped jalapenos and shredded cheese.
- Pour the batter mixture into a lightly oiled baking dish and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the cornbread sets and an inserted toothpick comes out dry in the center.
- Cool slightly, slice and serve.
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Notes
- Makes 9 pieces of cornbread.NOTE: I like to add extra jalapeno slices to the tops of the batter before baking for an extra decorative touch.
- I love to drizzle mine with honey!
Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
660mg
(28%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.