Beefy Jalapeno Cornbread

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A spicy, cheesy cornbread layered with seasoned ground beef and jalapenos, perfect for hearty family dinners or potlucks. The combination of savory flavors and a hint of heat makes it a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with salads or chili for a complete meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal mix
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can cream-style corn
  • 6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 or 5 jalapeno peppers

Instructions

  1. Combine cornmeal mix, eggs, buttermilk, and cream-style corn in a bowl.
  2. Sauté ground beef in a skillet; add chopped onion and cook until transparent, then drain excess fat.
  3. Pour half of the cornbread mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  4. Crumble the cooked ground beef evenly over the cornbread mixture.
  5. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
  6. Add finely chopped jalapeno peppers on top of the cheese.
  7. Pour the remaining cornbread mixture over the peppers.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

357 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV
Total Fat 17.4g 22% DV
Carbs 37.1g 13% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 789.8mg 34% DV
Potassium 379.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 109.5mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 133.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 280.5mg 22% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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