Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

 **Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic**  

Take your cornbread game to the next level with this bold and savory Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread! Packed with bits of fresh jalapeños and gooey, melted cheese, this recipe transforms the traditional favorite into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Its moist, fluffy center and perfectly crisp edges make it a show-stopping side for any meal, from chili nights to summer barbecues.  

Creating the ultimate cornbread recipe didn’t happen overnight. After countless rounds of testing, I nailed down what makes a truly unforgettable Homemade Cornbread. The glowing reviews on that original recipe speak for themselves, and this jalapeño cheddar version is a spicy, cheesy evolution of the classic.  

Ready to spice up your table? Let’s get baking!  

Ingredients

• ▢1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• ▢3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
• ▢1/4 cup sugar
• ▢2 tablespoons honey
• ▢1 egg
• ▢1 cup buttermilk
• ▢1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢1/3 cup finely diced jalapeños

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375℉ and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan* with nonstick cooking spray. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour,3/4 cup yellow cornmeal,1 teaspoon baking powder,1/2 teaspoon baking soda,1/2 teaspoon salt
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, honey and the egg. Then, whisk in the buttermilk.
5. 1/2 cup butter,1/4 cup sugar,2 tablespoons honey,1 egg,1 cup buttermilk
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry; stir until combined.
7. Gently stir in the cheese and diced jalapenos.
8. 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese,1/3 cup finely diced jalapeños
9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread to an even layer.
10. Optional: Top with cornbread with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese and thin slices of a fresh jalapeño.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. If the edges and top of the bread become golden brown before the center is completely cooked, cover the pan with aluminum foil and continue to bake.
12. Let cool a bit, then cut into squares and enjoy!

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