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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
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

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