Jalapeno and Cheddar Cornbread

What we really love about this particular cornbread recipe is the texture.

Thanks to the addition of buttermilk this cornbread is moist, with of a cake-like texture which makes it a whole lot easier to spread butter on. Unlike most of the other dry, crumbly cornbread’s we’re used to.

JALAPENO AND CHEDDAR CORNBREAD   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Serves: 6-8      Prep Time: 10 minutes     Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (4 ounces) fire roasted jalapenos
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees
-In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
-In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and jalapenos.
-Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
-Spray a 9×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
-Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
-Cool for 5-10 minutes and then cut into squares and serve.

I’m coordinating this cornbread recipe along with my Southwestern sunset inspired cactus wine glass. I think the colors compliment each other nicely and would make for a really pretty tablescape when serving Southwestern inspired foods.

If there is ever anything I can paint for you, please don’t hesitate to contact me or visit my shop which is located within the navigation bar. Custom orders are always welcome and I can work from any photo or description you send my way. Kudos Kitchen By Reneé ~ Where food and art collide on a regular basis! If you’re looking for other great cornmeal recipes, I have several that I know you’ll enjoy. Check out my recipes for: Cornmeal Yeast Bread, Homemade Cornmeal Tortillas, Cornmeal Crackers, and finally English Muffin Muffins!