Cheesy Cornbread

Get ready to elevate your cornbread game with this irresistible Cheesy Cornbread recipe, the perfect blend of fluffy texture and rich, savory flavor. Made with a combination of yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, and sharp cheddar cheese, this moist and tender cornbread is further enhanced by the sweet pop of corn kernels and a zesty bite of optional fresh jalapeño. It bakes to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for weeknight dinners, barbecues, or holiday feasts. Serve it warm for maximum cheesiness, and watch it disappear from the table in no time! With its quick prep, classic ingredients, and crowd-pleasing appeal, this cheesy cornbread is destined to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup canned corn kernels, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a round cast-iron skillet with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, corn kernels, and optional jalapeño if you like a hint of spice.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cornbread from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1012.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2587.6

Total Fat 128.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 709.6mg	0%
Sodium 4443.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.0g
Protein 89.0g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 1582.8mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1117.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 43.0%