Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread
Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread bakes up with a tender, slightly sweet crumb and a crisp, golden edge. Warm cheddar pockets, mild heat from jalapeños, and a hint of onion make each slice rich and balanced. Serve it alongside chili, barbecue, or hearty weeknight stews when you want a comforting, crowd-friendly side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Put a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.
- 2
Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly stir in 1/4 cup oil until the mixture looks crumbly. Stir in onions, jalapeños, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- 3
Fold in egg and buttermilk just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Take the hot skillet out of the oven and swirl 1 tablespoon oil to coat the bottom and sides. Pour the bread batter into the skillet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the cornbread immediately after removing it from the oven; let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Calories 298.2 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.56 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 40.32 g 15%
- Total Fat 12.5 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.83 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 126.03 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.61 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 10.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 114.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 132.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 20.98 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 298.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, Cornmeal. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 298.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread healthy?
- Cheddar Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 298.2 calories and 7.56 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.03 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.83 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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