This Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread is a perfect mix of savory, spicy, and just a little bit sweet. It’s everything you want in a cornbread: soft and moist on the inside, golden on the outside, with bursts of melted cheese and just the right amount of jalapeño kick. Serve it warm out of the oven with a bowl of chili or enjoy it as a snack all on its own.
What makes this cornbread extra special is the pepper jack (or colby jack) cheese melted right into the batter, along with sweet corn kernels and fresh chives for an added pop of flavor. It’s an easy recipe that comes together quickly and bakes in about 48 minutes.
Serve it alongside a big bowl of Beef & Chorizo Chili for a comfort food pairing you’ll want to make all winter long.
Helpful Tips
- Control the spice: For less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño. Want more? Add an extra pepper or a dash of cayenne to the batter.
- Don’t overmix: Mix the batter just until everything is combined. Overmixing can make the cornbread tough.
- Use fresh or canned corn: Both work well, but if using canned, make sure it’s drained so the batter isn’t too wet.
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Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine-ground cornmeal
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk or milk substitute like almond milk
- 1 cup pepper jack or colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh or canned corn
- 1 large jalapeño diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13” casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Make a well in the center and add the butter, egg, and milk. Stir until combined.
- Add the pepper jack, chives, corn, and diced jalapeños. Fold in until combined.
- Scoop batter into the casserole dish. Bake for 48-50 minutes, or until golden and set.
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