Description
Indulge in the scrumptiousness of Jalapeño Cornbread, a delightful blend of sweet and spicy that will elevate any meal. This easy-to-make cornbread features a creamy jalapeño filling and a luscious honey glaze, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this cornbread is sure to please. Its tender texture and customizable heat level make it suitable for everyone, promising second helpings all around!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (brick style, softened to room temperature)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 to 2 additional jalapeno peppers (up to 3 depending on size)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend chopped jalapeño, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour half of the cornbread batter into the pan. Spread the jalapeño filling over it and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix honey and melted butter for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm cornbread before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg