Ina Garten Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Recipe
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Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Oven mitt
Ingredients
- 1 cup of yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 1/2 of shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) right away.
- Grease your 9-inch baking pan with butter.
- You can also use cooking spray instead.
- Set the prepared pan aside for later use.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, and sugar in large bowl.
- Add the baking powder and salt to mixture.
- Whisk everything together until well blended.
- Make sure there are no lumps remaining.
- Crack eggs into your medium bowl first.
- Add milk and melted butter to the eggs.
- Whisk everything until smooth and well combined.
- The mixture should look pale and frothy.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl.
- Stir gently with your rubber spatula carefully.
- Don't overmix or cornbread will be tough.
- Stop when you see no dry flour.
- Fold in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the diced jalapenos to the batter now.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly distributed.
- Save remaining cheese for the topping later.
- Pour batter into your prepared baking pan immediately.
- Spread it evenly with your spatula gently.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top for crust.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes total.
- The top should be golden and brown.
- A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let cornbread cool for 10 minutes minimum.
- Cut into squares and serve it warm.
- The cheese will be perfectly melted inside.
- Enjoy with butter or honey if desired.
Notes
- Don't overmix your batter at all costs.
- This makes cornbread dense and not fluffy.
- Use fresh jalapenos instead of jarred ones always.
- Remove seeds if you want less heat.
- Room temperature ingredients mix better and smoother.
- Add extra cheese on top for crispy edges.
- Let it cool before cutting for clean slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container properly.
- Reheat in the oven, not the microwave.
- Freeze individual slices for quick future meals.