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Cornbread in a skillet.

Cast Iron Skillet Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Delicious cheesy corn bread with a little kick.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cool down 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Calories: 381

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups cornmeal coarsely ground
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese grated
  • ¾ cup corn fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper stemmed, seeded and diced

Equipment

  • 1 10 inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400℉ and place cast iron skillet inside to heat. This step hels form a nice crust on the bottom of the cornbread.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, buttermilk and the eggs. Then whisk in the melted butter.
  4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add the corn kernels, jalapeños and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir.
  5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375℉. Coat the bottom and sides of the hot skillet with cooking spray.
  6. Pour the batter and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place the skillet and place the skillet in the center of the oven. Bake until center is firm and a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean, about 20-22 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 607mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 276mgIron: 2mg

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