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jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe easy spicy bread
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This spicy jalapeño cheddar cornbread with smoked paprika cheese swirl is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. It’s perfect as a side for chili, BBQ, or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
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- 150g (1.25 cups) fine cornmeal
- 120g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 30g (2 Tbsp) granulated sugar
- 10g (2 tsp) baking powder
- 5g (1 tsp) baking soda
- 2g (0.5 tsp) salt
- 240ml (1 cup) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 60g (0.25 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 30g (2 Tbsp) jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 150g (1.5 cups) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 115g (0.5 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 60g (0.5 cup) shredded cheddar cheese (for swirl)
- 2g (0.5 tsp) smoked paprika
- 15g (1 Tbsp) jalapeño, minced (for swirl)
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) milk (to loosen swirl)
- 15g (≈ 1 Tbsp) thin jalapeño slices, for frying
- 1 tsp vegetable oil (for frying jalapeño chips)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a 23cm (9-inch) square pan.
- Combine Dry: Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet: Whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine All: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Jalapeño & Cheddar: Fold in diced jalapeño and half of the cheddar.
- Make Swirl: Beat cream cheese, cheddar, paprika, minced jalapeño, and milk.
- Layer Batter: Spread half the batter in the pan.
- Add Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of swirl over batter.
- Top with Batter: Top with remaining batter.
- Create Swirl: Gently swirl with a buttered knife.
- Sprinkle Cheddar: Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Fry Chips: Fry jalapeño slices in oil until crisp.
- Cool & Serve: Cool, cut, garnish with chips.
Notes
For a smoother swirl, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened. Adjust jalapeño amounts to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg