Description
This Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread combines sweet, fluffy cornbread with the savory kick of cheddar cheese and a subtle heat from fresh jalapeños. Perfect as a side dish for chili, BBQ, or hearty meals, this cornbread is quick to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- Jiffy cornbread mix
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Garlic powder
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Frozen corn kernels (thawed)
- Fresh jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix, eggs, milk, sugar, baking powder, and garlic powder.
- Stir in shredded cheddar, corn, and diced jalapeños, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and fully cooked through.
Notes
- For a spicier cornbread, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Sweeten the cornbread by increasing the sugar to 1 cup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
