Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread
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Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread
Description
The Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread starts with a mix of cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt combined with milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Finely minced jalapeno peppers and shredded cheddar cheese are folded into the batter, which is then poured into a hot cast iron pan coated with bacon grease. Baking at 375°F creates a golden crust while maintaining a soft and moist interior speckled with spicy jalapeno bits and melted cheese. Additional jalapeno slices and cheese can be added on top before baking for extra flavor and appearance.
This cornbread pairs well with chili or barbecue dishes and can be served warm to highlight its rich flavors and melty cheese. The skillet method gives a crusty edge, contrasting the tender crumb inside.
For an even crispier crust, preheat the skillet in the oven before adding the batter and grease. Using bacon grease for cooking adds a smoky note but can be replaced with vegetable or canola oil if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 egg large
- 6 Tbsp butter slightly cooled, melted
- 3-4 Tbsp honey
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper fresh, seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp bacon grease or vegetable or canola oil works too
- jalapeno pepper additional slices for top garnish
- cheddar cheese additional, for top garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F degrees and position oven rack to the lower-middle position.
- To a mixing bowl, add cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt, and whisk to combine well.
- To another large mixing bowl, add milk, eggs, melted butter and honey. Whisk to combine. Add dry ingredients mixture and use a wooden spoon to combine. Stir in jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Stir until no flour streaks remain, but don't OVER mix. Set aside.
- Heat a cast iron pan over HIGH heat for a minute. Add bacon grease and let it heat up and melt over the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat and pour in the cornbread batter. Use wooden spoon to spread batter in evenly. If using, top with jalapeño slices, and/or additional cheddar cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
- This recipe is designed for a 12-inch skillet for best results.
- Preheating the skillet in the oven before adding bacon grease and batter can produce a browner, crisper crust.
- Bacon grease adds flavor but can be substituted with vegetable or canola oil as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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