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Jalapeno Skillet Cornbread

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🌶️ Enjoy the perfect balance of spicy jalapeños and sweet cornbread that bakes up with a crispy golden crust and moist tender crumb
🍯 Create restaurant-quality cornbread at home with this simple cast iron skillet method that delivers authentic Southern flavors every time

  • Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup fine cornmeal

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon fine salt if using salted butter)

4 large eggs

1 cup cooked and cooled corn (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, half and half, whole milk, or buttermilk (added to the corn to make a combined liquid volume of 1 1/2 cups)

1 cup grated cheddar cheese plus more for topping

3/4 cup softened butter (salted or unsalted)

1/3 to 2/3 cup granulated white sugar (adjusted to taste)

3/4 to 1 cup diced jalapeno peppers (seeds removed)

Instructions

1-First, preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Bake the diced jalapenos in the skillet for 5 minutes, then let them cool. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

2-Next, lightly beat the eggs and stir in the corn and cream mixture along with the grated cheddar cheese. Cream the butter and sugar until the sugar is absorbed, then mix in the egg mixture. Fold in the cooled jalapenos, and then add the flour mixture, stirring just until combined.

3-Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, coat it with nonstick spray, pour in the batter, and top with extra cheddar cheese. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until the top is golden and springs back when pressed. Let the cornbread cool in the skillet for at least 30 minutes before serving to achieve that moist texture.

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Notes

🔥 For extra crispy edges, make sure your cast iron skillet is smoking hot before adding the batter
🌶️ Adjust the jalapeño quantity based on your heat preference – remove all seeds for mild flavor or leave some seeds for extra spice
🧀 Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for extra heat or Mexican blend for authentic flavor

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooling time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 304
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 487mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 103mg