Description
Spicy-Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle – a homemade cornbread with a twist. Sweet honey glaze, fresh jalapeños, and buttermilk crumb make it one of the best comfort food recipes for families.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Lime Honey Glaze:
1/2 cup honey
Zest of 1 lime
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon melted butter
Pinch of salt
Toppings:
Sliced jalapeños
Freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch skillet or pan.
2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter together.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry, stir gently until just combined. Fold in jalapeños and cheese if using.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 20–25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Whisk honey, lime zest, lime juice, melted butter, and salt for glaze.
7. Poke warm bread with a toothpick. Drizzle glaze on top, let it soak. Garnish with jalapeños and cilantro.
8. Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For less heat, remove all jalapeño seeds.
For gluten-free, use a cup-for-cup flour blend.
For dairy-free, swap in vegan butter and oat milk.
For a protein boost, add extra cheese or Greek yogurt.
This is an easy savory baking recipe that doubles as a healthy cornbread recipe with buttermilk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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