Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread

30 mins Prep Time

20 mins Cook Time

Written By

Vicky Tran

Cornbread is a staple when one thinks of BBQ, but very specifically Southern-style BBQ -- generally made from a corneal base but with wide variations that can include creamed or even fresh corn. More typically baked in a full sheet and cut into squares or even in a cast iron pan and cut into wedges, this recipe opts to bake the cornbread into perfectly portioned individual muffins. The cheesy and slightly spicy version has a crunchy exterior and crumbly but moist interior, thanks to the use of sour cream and creamed corn. Serve while still warm with a good schmear of butter alongside your favourite BBQ dishes!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fine cornmeal
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Wet Ingredients

2 whole large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup creamed corn
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup honey

Mix-ins

1 cup grated cheddar
1-2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped

Directions

Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread

5 Steps

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 12 piece muffin pan well with canola spray, set aside.
Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, fine cornmeal, baking powder, kosher salt, baking soda and fresh cracked black pepper. Whisk until even.
Step 3

In a medium bowl whisk the eggs and egg yolk, then add in the creamed corn, whole milk, sour cream, melted and cooled butter as well as honey. Whisk until even.
Step 4

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients bowl and add in the wet ingredients, mix until smooth, then fold in the grated cheddar and chopped jalapeños.
Step 5

Divide evenly among the pre-greased muffin tin and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool another 5-7 minutes in the pan before removing. Serve immediately while still warm.