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Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Jazz up traditional cornbread with this simple to make recipe. It has the perfect amount of heat so that the entire family can enjoy it. Yum!
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Hello cool weather! Oh how I missed you. Cornbread, I’m so excited to make you again. Today I’m sharing with you a delicious cheddar jalapeño cornbread recipe that I know your family will love.
It has flavor in each bite and everyone is sure to love it. The entire recipe is so simple and you won’t ever buy those box mixes again!
My kids were scared of the jalapeños in there. They thought it was going to be too spicy but it wasn’t. It was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. The kids devoured them once they got over the fact that there was “green stuff” in their cornbread.
It was definitely a hit all around!
You might also like to try Gluten Free Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Recipe.
Now if you are making cornbread, you need to make some chili, right? 🙂 Here are three recipes you just have to try:
If you like this yummy bread, make sure you check out this Banana Bread Recipe for something sweet!
I thought it would also be fun to make you a fun video on how easy this is to make.
Check out this video to see how to make jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe!
Ingredients for jalapeno cheddar cornbread:
- cornbread mix (or my homemade cornbread mix)
- milk (according to directions.)
- cheddar cheese (We like sharp cheddar.)
- jalapeno (seeded and diced)
How to make jalapeno cheddar cornbread:
Go ahead and preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Place your 9X9 baking baking pan in the oven with a tablespoon of butter. You want your pan hot when you pour in the cornbread.
Combine the mix, milk, jalapenos and cheese until wet ingredients and dry ingredients are well combined.
Pour into hot pan.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake and enjoy!
That is all you need! It is that simple and easy!
This recipe is just delicious! Once you try it, you will see how amazing it is .
Allow to cool and serve with homemade butter and honey if you prefer. These are so amazing!
If you have never tried making homemade butter before, it is so easy and really is so delicious with this cornbread.
What kind of baking dishes can I use for this cornbread recipe:
There are 3 different types of pans that can be used for this recipe. I usually use a metal or glass 9X9 baking dish.
However, you can also use a cast iron skillet for this recipe.
When using a cast iron skillet, warm up the skillet by putting it into the oven while it is preheating. Then follow the rest of the original recipe and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes until cutting this cornbread recipe.
Cornbread variation ideas:
This recipe can also be made in muffin tins to make cornbread muffins. If making muffins, you’ll need to reduce the cooking time to 12-14 minutes.
I like making muffins when taking corn bread to a party so no one has to worry about cutting it to serve it.
We love this silicone muffin pan and they pop right out.
You can also try making mini corn bread muffins with this recipe. They are bite size but just as tasty as the regular size muffins.
Make sure you have a mini muffin tin on hand to make these delicious little corn bread muffins. My pan is Wilton and works great but just use what you prefer or already have.
The mini size is perfect for little hands or smaller portions. Everyone will love these bite size muffins.
Can you freeze cornbread?
Yes, you can. In fact, we often make a double batch to have some for the freezer.
You can use freezer bags or an air tight container. This is especially helpful if you just need some to enjoy with a quick lunch or something similar.
It really is a time saver and so easy. I try to always keep some of this cornbread in the freezer. Everyone loves cornbread and it goes with so many things.
Put some in the freezer and you will be so glad you did. 🙂
Try these easy chili recipes that go great with cornbread:
- Crock pot Taco Chili
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
- One Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Chili
- Easy Quick Chili Recipe
- Check out What Goes with Cornbread for more delicious ideas.
Print this easy cornbread recipe:
Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages cornbread mix (or homemade cornbread mix)
- 1 1/3 cup milk (accoridng to directions)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (to top)
- 1 fresh jalapeno (seeded and diced)
Instructions
- Heat up your oven to 400 degrees.
- Place your 9X9 metal baking pan in the oven with a tablespoon of butter. You want your pan hot when you put in the cornbread.
- Combine the mixes, milk jalapenos and cheese untiled mixed.
- Pour into hot pan.
- top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
We also love homemade cornbread recipe! So quick and delicious!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of J.M. Smucker’s®. The opinions and text are all mine.
Once you see how easy it is to learn how to make homemade biscuits, you will love to make these all the time. Yum!
Try these other easy cornbread ideas:
- Sweet Honey Cornbread Recipe
- Aunt Jemima Cornbread Recipe
- Corn Bread Muffin Recipe
- Gluten Free Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
- Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Recipe
- How to Make Homemade Cornbread Mix
- Homemade Cornbread Recipe
- Cornbread muffins recipe
yes you can.
Do you put butter in the muffin pan and warm it before like you do the 9×9 pan? I love this recipe but have never done it with muffins!
Sorry for the confusion Lisa. You’ll want to mix up the mix based on the package instructions. The packages that I used are just add milk only. If the packages that you use requires eggs then you would want to add those to the mix as well.
I was confused. The box called for 1/3 cup milk and an egg. Your recipe said 1 1/3 milk, no egg. So I added 2 eggs and 1 1/3c milk. Had to increase cook time. Taking to bbq?
I used a 9X9 baking pan for this recipe – I will clarify this in the post – Thank you!
Hi. Is this baked on a 9×2” rectangular pan or bread pan? Your recipe only says 9” pan. Thanks.
Sue
I have never found a cornbread that I liked until this recipe! It was easy to follow and so delicious! Give this one a try! ??????????
Yes, you definitely can use jarred jalapeños – I would use 1 Tbsp of diced jarred jalapeños for this recipe. Thank you!
Can you use jarred jalapeño? If so how much?
This is my family’s FAVORITE! I use your homemade cornbread mix and make this EXACTLY per your recipe. Soooo soooo GOOOD! Perfect amount of sweet & spicy.
Yes, you can use any brand of cornbread mix for this recipe. Thanks!
Hi Carrie,
Looking forward to trying this recipe, but cannot find Martha White cornbread mix.
Is there an alternative mix I can use?
do you have a recipe without Martha’s corn bread package…….. to make from scratch?
I would make the cornbread as directed.
My cornbread mix calls for milk and eggs. Do I omit the eggs?