Cornbread is a major part of any Southern-style American meal. This jalapeño cornbread is perfect for cooks and eaters who like a little zip in their side dishes. This is a great cornbread to serve with a bowl of hot and spicy beef chili. Or serve it with baked beans, soup, or just about any meal.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or enough to coat the pan
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1 cup yellow cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
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1 dash ground chipotle chile pepper, or cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
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1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, or cheddar jack, or sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup canned corn kernels
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8 ounces sour cream
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3/4 cup milk
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1 large egg, beaten
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4 tablespoons melted butter
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Coat a heavy 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 9-inch-square baking pan with vegetable oil and set aside. Heat oven to 400 F.
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In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, chipotle or cayenne pepper, chopped jalapeño peppers, cheese, and corn kernels.
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Preheat the skillet or pan in the oven or on the stovetop.
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Whisk together the sour cream, milk, egg, and melted butter.
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When the oven is ready, stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until blended. Spread in the hot greased skillet or baking pan.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until set and lightly browned around the edges.
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Cool in the pan on a rack; cut into squares or wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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289 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 to 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 289 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
Sodium 499mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 7g | |
Vitamin C 4mg | 18% |
Calcium 195mg | 15% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 161mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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