Description
Savory jalapeno cornbread brings Southern comfort to your table with a spicy kick. Cheesy, moist, and packed with flavor, this recipe delivers a delightful twist on classic cornbread you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jalapenos
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 400F (200C) and generously grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter or cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, whisking until completely homogeneous and free of lumps.
- Liquid Component Amalgamation: Blend buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and sour cream into a silky, uniform mixture that promises rich moisture and depth of flavor.
- Batter Integration: Delicately fold dry and wet ingredients together, stirring minimally to maintain a slightly textured consistency that guarantees tender cornbread.
- Flavor Enhancement: Gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese and precisely diced jalapenos, ensuring even distribution for consistent taste and subtle heat throughout the batter.
- Baking Transformation: Pour batter into prepared skillet, smoothing the surface with a spatula, then slide into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until achieving a golden-brown crust and a clean toothpick test indicates complete cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Allow cornbread to settle for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and develop optimal texture before slicing and presenting this rustic, spicy-cheesy delight.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to avoid tough, dense cornbread. Stop mixing when ingredients are just combined, keeping a slightly lumpy texture for tender results.
- Control Spice Level: Adjust jalapeno quantity based on heat preference. Remove seeds for milder taste or add more for extra kick, ensuring balanced flavor for all palates.
- Check Moisture Balance: Use room temperature ingredients to create smoother batter and more consistent texture. Buttermilk and sour cream help maintain cornbread’s signature moistness.
- Optimize Baking Surface: Cast-iron skillet provides crispy edges and even heat distribution. Preheat skillet before adding batter to achieve golden-brown crust and perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg