The BEST recipe for super soft, moist and fluffy Jalapeno Cornbread loaded with cheddar cheese. Enjoy this southern side with all your fave comfort dishes!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out a 9 X 13 inch baking dish and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
Dice the jalapenos and shred the cheese. (If you are sensitive to heat, seed the jalapenos before dicing, otherwise leave the seeds in.)
Set out a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well. Then whisk in the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
Fold the thawed sweet corn, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, and the diced jalapenos into the batter. Mix well.
Scoop the batter into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over the top.
Bake for 40-50 minutes. The center should no longer jiggle when you shake the pan. (You can insert a toothpick into the center to make sure it’s fully baked. If the toothpick comes out dry, remove from the oven.)
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Notes
Try with gouda or pepper jack cheese as well.Leftover cheesy cornbread with jalapenos will keep well for up to 3-4 days. Wrap tightly in cling wrap or keep in an airtight container at room temperature.