Description
A spicy twist on classic cornbread, combining the flavors of jalapeño poppers with a moist, fluffy cornbread base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk milk, oil, egg, and sugar in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients.
- Fold in jalapeños, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and cilantro.
- Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred spice level.
- Serve warm for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
