Ingredients (~12 servings)
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- ~1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
Preheat the Oven and Prep the Pan
Get your oven to ~400F.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
Place the softened butter and sugar into a stand mixer or large bowl.
Beat until the texture is light and fluffy. This aeration helps the cornbread rise and keeps it from being dense.
Incorporate the Eggs
Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated after each addition.
Combine the Dry Ingredients and Liquids
Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl. Mix briefly.
Add the buttermilk and honey. Mix until just combined—be careful not to overwork the batter or the bread will be tough.
Fold in the Jalapeños and Cheese
Add the shredded cheddar and chopped peppers.
Stir by hand until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake at 400F
Pour the batter into your prepared 9×13 baking dish.
Bake for ~30-35 minutes. You want the top to be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center to come out clean.
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
Ingredients
~12 servings
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- ~1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 jalapeño peppers seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and baking soda, then mix briefly.
- Add buttermilk and honey, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar and chopped jalapeños until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
