Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
This Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is a simple no-fuss recipe that packs a punch in the flavor department. You may never be able to go back to "plain" cornbread again after you try this flavor combination!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup)
- 1 large jalapeno, finely diced (reserve 2 Tbsp)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400F. Grease an 8x8 glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients -butter, milk, eggs, and honey.
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Then to that same bowl add in all the dry ingredients- flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, jalapeno (save 2 Tbsp to top the cornbread), and 1 cup cheese (save 1/4 cup to top the cornbread). Mix until combined into a smooth batter.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes and serve plain or with butter and honey!