Spicy Cornbread

Get ready to spice up mealtime with this irresistible Spicy Cornbread—perfectly golden, moist, and bursting with bold flavors! This recipe combines the classic comfort of cornbread with a kick of heat from diced jalapeños and cayenne pepper, balanced by the creamy richness of shredded cheddar cheese. A hint of sweetness from sugar complements the fiery spices, while optional corn kernels add bursts of juicy texture. Baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for chili, barbecues, or soups. Serve it warm with a pat of butter for the ultimate savory treat! Keywords: spicy cornbread, jalapeño cornbread, cheesy cornbread recipe, easy cornbread with jalapeños.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 2 diced jalapeño peppers
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup corn kernels (optional, fresh or canned)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking pan.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced jalapeño peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn kernels (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the cornbread cool in the skillet or pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Enjoy your Spicy Cornbread warm with a dollop of butter or alongside your favorite main dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2540.4

Total Fat 110.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 643.9mg	0%
Sodium 3914.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 322.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 79.4g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 1183.7mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1263.4mg	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: 38.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 49.5%