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Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread Skillet

This Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread Skillet is a flavorful twist on classic cornbread. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños gives it a savory and zesty kick, while the cornbread remains soft, moist, and perfectly golden.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1-2 jalapeños chopped
  • 1/4 cup milk optional, to adjust consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and place a 10-inch skillet inside.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients (cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda).
  3. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, melted butter).
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring until just combined.
  5. Stir in cheese and jalapeños. Add milk if the batter is too thick.
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven, grease with butter, and pour in the batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Slice and serve warm.