Mild Jalapeno Cornbread
Mild jalapeno cornbread offers a moist, flavorful bite with spicy peppers, sharp Cheddar, and tender onions—perfect as a side for hearty Southern or comfort meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients except salt in a large bowl.
- Heat buttermilk with salt until hot.
- Add chopped jalapeno peppers and minced onions to the hot buttermilk mixture.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients, cooled liquids, cheese mixture, and bacon drippings until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a well-greased 9-inch square baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
522
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).