Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread

Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread, a vegetarian twist on a classic American dish. This gluten-free recipe combines sweet cornmeal with sharp Cheddar cheese and zesty jalapeños, creating a savory, moist texture that pairs perfectly with hearty sides like white beans and turnip greens.

Rich in flavor and versatile, this cornbread can elevate any meal, whether served warm or as a base for your favorite toppings. With EasyChef Pro, you can easily access this recipe and create a convenient shopping list to ensure the lowest cost per serving.

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Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Overview

This Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is a delightful twist on the classic cornbread, featuring cornmeal, minced onions, jalapeños, and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. It's perfect for pairing with white beans and turnip greens. The jalapeños add a subtle heat, but you can increase the spice by including some seeds.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Cup cornmeal
• 1 Cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.25 Cup white sugar
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 0.25 Cup vegetable oil
• 2 Jalapeños, minced
• 1 Small yellow onion, minced
• 0.75 Cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Large egg, whisked
• 1 Cup buttermilk
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place an 8 to 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly stir in 0.25 cup of vegetable oil until the mixture is crumbly. Add the minced onions, jalapeños, and 0.5 cup of the shredded cheese.
3. Gently fold in the whisked egg and buttermilk until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
4. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to grease the bottom and sides. Pour the batter into the skillet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cornbread is golden brown. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean.
6. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 0.25 cup of cheese on top of the cornbread. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with your favorite sides!