Here’s our recipe for Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread in a cast iron skillet. You can adjust the spice level, and we give you tips for that.

It is difficult to beat having a slice of a hot and buttery piece of cornbread with, well, pretty much anything.

Then if you add some cheddar cheese and a hint of jalapeño, you have something seriously darn tasty and filling, and relatively easy and cheap to make.

So check out our jalapeño cheddar cornbread recipe below.

This recipe is cooked in an iron skillet because we believe that makes the absolute best cornbread.

When I first started cooking, I actually avoided the cast iron skillet. I didn’t fully understand the value and saw it as old-fashioned.

However, I now understand why it was the only skillet that I ever saw my mamaw use. With a cast iron skillet, you can quickly go from the stovetop to the oven and back.

Also, a seasoned cast iron skillet just adds a bit more flavor to a cornbread recipe such as this one.

🌽 How to Store Cornbread – All Things You Need to Know

How To Know When Cornbread Is Done

Cornbread will form a golden and slightly crisp crust on the top and around the edges.

Also, take a toothpick or butter knife and stick it in the middle of the cornbread. If it comes out clean, it is fully baked.

If it comes out with batter on it, give it a couple of more minutes in the oven.

If your toothpick or knife comes out a bit moist, take it out and let your cornbread sit; baked goods will continue to cook for another minute in their pan.

The bottom line

You can store cornbread in the cupboard for 2 days.

Cornbread can be stored in the fridge for up 2 weeks.

Also, you can freeze cornbread for 3 to 4 months. 

Here are a few more details about how to store cornbread.

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Renee’ Groskreutz
Here’s our recipe for from-scratch Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 T. sugar
  • 4 t. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • ½ c. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 small can diced jalapeños
  • 1/2 c. frozen corn thawed
  • 4 T. minced scallion

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Grease the 8-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Except the jalapeños and corn, combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl.
  • Use a mixer or stir vigorously with a fork to mix in all dry ingredients.
  • Slowly fold in jalapenos and corn.
  • Pour all ingredients into the cast iron skillet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • You can adjust the heat. Less heat? Use half a can of jalapeños. More kick? Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the batter OR add ¼ t. of chopped FRESH jalapeño.
  • You can use canned corn instead of frozen corn if you prefer. Just be sure to drain it.

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24 Comments

  6. I can’t wait to fix this Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread! It will pair perfectly with the Chili I’ll be making this weekend! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂

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  18. I use about 1/2 can of creamed corn and 3 tbs. of chopped jalapenos ( in a jar) and 3 tbls. juice as well. Talk about outstanding (a Marine term)…!!

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