Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread (Printer-friendly)

Golden cornbread infused with sweet corn, jalapeño heat, and a zesty lime drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 cup corn kernels, drained or thawed
12 - 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
13 - 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Zesty Lime Drizzle

14 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon lime zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, and honey until smooth and emulsified.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth top with spatula.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
09 - In small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and creamy.
10 - Drizzle lime glaze over warm cornbread. Allow to cool further before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet heat balance keeps everyone guessing what makes it so addictive
  • That lime drizzle transforms ordinary cornbread into something restaurant worthy
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough cornbread, stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The glaze seeps in better when applied while the bread is still warm
03 -
  • Rub a little butter over the top right after baking for extra flavor
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly together

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