This Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread recipe pairs perfectly with a bowl of chili or your favorite BBQ dinner.
When David and I were younger, I made homemade cornbread quite a bit. Chili was a fairly frequent dinner in our house and there was never a batch of chili that didn’t have cornbread to go along with it.
But during our San Diego Comic-Con trip last summer, I realized that I didn’t make cornbread anymore.
One of the places we had dinner at while in San Diego was Crossroads at The House of Blues. As we were looking over the menu, one of our kids spotted cornbread in the appetizer section. More specifically: Cornbread with Jalapeños Peppers and Cheese — and some delicious Maple Butter. She mentioned how good that sounded and suggested that we order it. We did and she was thrilled.
But, seriously, when was the last time I made cornbread? I couldn’t remember and she couldn’t either. Her reaction was further proof that this cornbread at Crossroads was truly a rare occasion.
While I’m not sure why I stopped making homemade cornbread, it’s not complicated, so I know that’s not the reason. It’s pretty easy to make. Even the Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread recipe I’m sharing with you today. It’s not exactly like the one we enjoyed at Crossroads, but I was inspired by the addition of jalapenos and cheese and just had to include them.
While Crossroads served their cornbread with a Maple Butter, I opted to keep it a bit more simple: a straight-up, great quality butter. Cornbread and butter go hand-in-hand and I can’t imagine having a piece without spreading some butter on it.
I paired my Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread recipe with Finlandia Butter. It’s a deliciously smooth and creamy butter, imported from Finland, that’s made the old-fashioned way with fresh milk from cows cared for on small Finnish family-owned farms. It has no added hormones and has nothing artificial. A premium butter with just the good stuff.
I found Finlandia Butter at Albertson’s and bought both the unsalted and salted varieties.
The unsalted Finlandia Butter was used in my cornbread recipe. It was melted and cooled and combined with all of the other ingredients.
For spreading, you’ll want the Finlandia Butter that is perfectly salted. It’s so good — you won’t be disappointed.
This Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread didn’t last long. I cut it into 9 good-sized pieces and it was gone almost as fast as I made it. Even our youngest who doesn’t care for spicy foods loved it saying “it’s really not spicy at all”. That could be good or bad depending on your preference. If you want it even spicier, I would recommend adding an extra jalapeno. To me, one jalapeno was enough for a great flavor.
Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
I hope you enjoy this recipe — if you aren’t ready to make it yet, but want to save it, be sure to pin it to your recipe or bread board on Pinterest.
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Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
Description
This Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread recipe pairs perfectly with a bowl of chili or your favorite BBQ dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper (stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup frozen corn (thawed and chopped finely)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper. Once combined, stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeno.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, sugar, and corn, whisking together to combine.
- Add milk/egg mixture to the dry ingredients; folding them together to just barely combine. Add melted butter and continue folding until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until toothpick insert in center comes out clean.
Notes
Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Danielle says
Reading this post makes me wonder when the last time I made cornbread was? It seems so long ago, and I love it so much. Thanks for making me remember – and this looks like a great recipe!
I hope you enjoyed San Diego while you were here. Next time you come back, shoot me an email, I can give you a list of some awesome places to eat!
Heidi says
This sounds great–a little kick to your cornbread! Thanks for linking up with Funtastic Friday!
Miz Helen says
Your Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread looks delicious and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Robin says
This is one of my favorites especially when served with some brown beans. Thank you for sharing at the Creative Muster.
Robin | Fluster Buster
Sue says
Thanks for sharing at #OvertheMoon Link Party. Pinned and shared.
Christine says
Loving this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing this at the DI & DI Link Party.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Nicole says
I love Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread, so I have pinned your recipe to try. Thanks for sharing it with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
Valerie says
I wish I could just reach through the screen and have me a piece of that cornbread! I just love cornbread this time of year.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Just add a bowl of chili and this IS what’s for dinner! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Erin @Nourishing My Scholar says
This sounds AMAZING! Hoping to make this in the coming week. #ThisisHowWeRole
Frugal Hausfrau says
That is some gorgeous looking cornbread! Thanks so much for bringing this by to Throwback Thursday. We love having you link up to us and can’t wait to see what you’ll bring next week! Of course, I’ll be pinning to our board! 🙂
Mollie
Alexandra robertson says
This cornbread looks so so good!! I love good butter too! I love that Finlandia is hormone free so I can feel good about using it to cook with for my son and husband.
Alison Matalanis says
I like that this butter is from Finland and that the milk for the butter is from family farms.
Melanee says
I love the fact that they use fresh milk for the butter that comes from local farmers they know and trust.
Fiona N says
I love that Finlandia Butter made with non GMO ingredients according to European standards!
Thank You!
mal says
I love that it is all natural, yummy and healthy!
Rose says
Love that its made with natural ingredients .
Aisha says
I like that it comes it’s made of fresh milk from cows from a small Finnish family-owned farms. That is so important!
Derrick Johnson says
There’s nothing artificial and no added hormones. I would love to try Finlandia in my baked goods
Sammantha D, says
I appreciate that it’s made with non GMO ingredients.
Les Johnson says
I like that it is made with non GMO ingredients according to European standards.
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Claire says
Lacey Swiss Cheese is naturally lactose!!
Jasmine R says
I love that they do not have any added or hormones or anything artificial 🙂
Giant Sis says
I like that it has non-GMO ingredients – trying to find more products like that!
Elizabeth McGlasson says
I didnt know that
Lacey Swiss Cheese is naturally lactose!! That is pretty cool!
Dawn S. says
I love that it is organic and hormone free!
wen budro says
I love that their products don’t contain GMOs or hormones. I hope that my store starts carrying this product soon.
Cheryl says
“Made from pure fresh milk from Finnish family-owned farms”.
sherri crawford says
its made from finnish family owned farms thats awesome
Janice says
I like that it’s all natural quality ingredients with no added hormones or anything artificial
Birdiebee says
The one Finlandia Fact that is important to me is that it is made with non GMO ingredients according to European standards.
Angela Saver says
The most important fact to me is that the butter is made with non-GMO ingredients & is organic!
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Linda says
I learned & like that they only use all-natural ingredients.
Janice R. says
I learned that their butter is made from high quality, all natural ingredients only which is a very appealing fact to me.
Nancy says
I learned that Finlandia Butter is made with non-GMO ingredients according to EU standards, with no rBST hormones. That’s important to me!
Margot C says
I love this stuff because you really can taste how different it is; as for facts “Made with non GMO ingredients according to European standards” means a lot to me.
Maria C. says
Nothing artificials & Nothing Hormones
Wendy Pesce says
I like that it’s Made from pure fresh milk.
Lisa Whitham says
I love that they use all natural ingredients. That is important to me.
Lisa
frugalmommieof2 at gmail.com
Jennifer Essad says
Made from pure fresh milk from Finnish family-owned farms is what’s important to me and for feeding our family
Spike Zelenka says
I love the fact that it’s Delicious and Creamy. Growing up in Wisconsin (america’s dairlyland!), I have had the advantage of visiting creameries on a regular basis, and know what butter is supposed to taste like. I look forward to trying your cornbread recipe!
Katie says
Jalapeno Cheddar cornbread! Yum!
Finland is the best! I love the the butter is organic and No GMOs!
Tabatah washington says
I like that it’s Made from pure fresh milk. I like anything organic. Takes me back to my youth. Thanks for recipe!
Aileen Martinez says
i love the flavor !
Lauren says
I like that there are no added hormones.