Description
A savory and slightly spicy cornbread with melted cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
- Pour batter into the greased dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño amount based on heat preference.
- For extra richness, add an extra 1/4 cup of cheese on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg