Southern Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Bake Recipe
This Southern Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Bake is a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, spicy jalapeños, and sweet corn kernels. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust for heat level)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine Batter: Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and corn kernels.
- Bake: Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of jalapeños added.
- For extra flavor, try adding cooked and crumbled bacon to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
