Jalapeno skillet cornbread generously studded with jalapenos. Soft, moist with a kick of spice, it’s the perfect pair for hearty bowls of chili or stew!
I woke up mid-morning in the mood for a good old chili and it was fortunate that we had all the ingredients on hand to satisfy the craving and did not have to make an inconvenient trip to the store. So while G prepared his 15-minute version of the stew, I whipped up this jalapeno skillet cornbread recipe to enjoy with the delicious bowlful that was to come.
Spiked with both fresh and pickled jalapenos, the cornbread was the right balance of sweet and salty and went perfectly with G’s chili.
Cornbread and chili are definitely one of the best food pairings on earth. Can you think of anything more satisfying than this match made in heaven? Hefty chunks of cornbread are the only way to sop up chili in my book!Fortunately, a delicious skillet of cornbread is one of the easiest things you can make. Unfortunately, it is as easy to mess up as it is to make.
Fortunately, a delicious skillet of cornbread is one of the easiest things you can make. Unfortunately, it is as easy to mess up as it is to make.
The most disappointing thing in this world is a piece of cornbread that’s golden and gorgeous on the outside but dry and crumbly on the inside. The buttermilk in this recipe does wonders in keeping a moist and tender crumb but the golden rule to remember is to mix the cornbread batter sparingly. Please do not beat it to death! Once the wet ingredients are added to the dry, stir the mixture until just combined. A few lumps here and there would be fine.
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups flour
- 1-1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2-1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos, drained and chopped
- 2 jalapenos, stemmed and sliced thinly
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, butter, and pickled jalapenos. Whisk to blend.
- Add wet mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Butter bottom and sides of a cast iron skillet and dust with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet.
- Arrange sliced fresh jalapenos on top and bake in a 450 F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow to slightly cool and cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Louise Bishop says
Two of my favorite things combined to make a perfect dish! Breakfast or dinner dish at that!
Liz Mays says
Oh yum! I’d love those flavors together. This would be a fun change of pace from our regular recipe.
Christine Tatum says
My husband is the jalapeno king! I know he is going to love this recipe! Thanks!
Wildish Jess says
Love cornbread but I’ll have to pass on the jalapenos! My mouth can’t handle them!
Lalaine says
It will be delicious without it 🙂
Denise C says
That looks so delicious. I haven’t had cornbread in forever.
victoria says
Sounds yummy and easy to cook. Thanks for sharing this recipe and procedure
Bill S says
I love a good cornbread!! I love that you put jalapeno in it this, looks amazing!
Momina Arif says
This looks delicious. Great recipe 🙂
Lalaine says
Thaks, Momina.
Jasmine Eclipse says
Cornbread is the best! And adding jalepeños makes it even more yummy! When I was little, my mom used to put real corn in her cornbread too.
Niesha Byln says
Oh, that looks yummy. I am not just sure if my son will love it, he doesn’t like jalapenos.
Jessica Cassidy says
My husband will love this recipe. He likes to eat pepper but not me and the kids. This is something different to try.
Elizabeth O. says
This would be a nice twist to your traditional cornbread! I love the idea of adding slices of jalapeno! Thanks for the recipe, I would love to try this!
Amy Jones says
Looks so plump and delicious!! I need to try this recipe, just thinking about the smell makes me anxious hahaha
Melanie Smith says
This recipe looks so yummy!! Can’t wait to try it.
tara pittman says
This cornbread looks so yummy. The jalepenos add a great spice to it.