Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
This Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is the ultimate easy homemade cornbread recipe that’s moist, cheesy, and slightly spicy. With sharp cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeños, and golden cornmeal, this Southern-style cornbread is the perfect side dish for chili, BBQ, or weeknight comfort food.
Ingredients:
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust heat level)
Optional: sliced jalapeños + cheddar for topping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
Mix dry ingredients cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar.
Whisk wet ingredients buttermilk, eggs, melted butter.
Make batter combine wet and dry ingredients (don’t overmix).
Add cheddar + jalapeños fold into batter for a cheesy, spicy kick.
Bake pour into pan, top with extra cheese + jalapeños. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Cool and serve slice and enjoy warm with butter or honey.
Why This Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is the Best
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Moist and fluffy texture with spicy kick
Cheddar jalapeño skillet cornbread pairs perfectly with chili or BBQ
A Southern comfort food favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes
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Moist, cheesy, and slightly spicy, this Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread recipe is the perfect Southern comfort food side dish for chili, BBQ, or family dinners.