Skillet Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread (Mexican-Style)

- Bread,
- Mexican,
- Sides,
- Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
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Prep Time

15 minutes
Cook Time

20-25 minutes
Serv Size

Yield: one 8-inch skillet

Sweet cornbread with jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, and whole kernel sweet corn that is quick and easy to make and perfect alongside chili, soups, stews, or by itself with a little butter and honey.

Directions

Skillet Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread (Mexican‑Style) is sweet, bold, and full of character, with sharp cheddar and jalapeños adding just the right tang and earthy kick. The sweet corn lends sweetness and texture and baking it in a cast‑iron skillet gives you that perfect contrast of a tender center and crisp, golden edges. It’s perfect alongside your favorite chilis and stews or slathered with butter and honey for something a little indulgent.

Step1

Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease an 8‑inch cast‑iron skillet or baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all‑purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until everything is evenly combined.

Step2

Stir in 1 cup of drained whole kernel sweet corn and 2 seeded, finely diced jalapeños, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.

Step3

Stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir until combined.

Step4

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 6 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step5

Pour the wet and dry ingredients together and stir just until combined.

Step6

Pour the batter into the greased cast-iron skillet or glass baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step7

Allow the corn bread to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Step8

Slice and serve with butter and honey.

Step9

Enjoy!

Step10

We have a wide variety of chilis, stews, and soups that are the perfect fit alongside a batch of cornbread. These are a few of our favorites:

Conclusion

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