Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Spicy Honey Butter
This jalapeño cheddar cornbread is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it forms a golden, crispy crust while staying moist and cheesy on the inside. Topped with spicy honey butter, this cornbread is a standout side dish for chili, BBQ, or your next holiday dinner. One bite and you’ll never go back to boxed mix!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
Jalapeno Cornbread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for skillet
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup diced jalapeños
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium jalapeño sliced for topping
Spicy Honey Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set in oven. Preheat to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and honey.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in cheddar and diced jalapeños.
- Carefully pour batter into hot skillet. Top with sliced jalapeños.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and center is set.
- While cooling, mix melted butter, honey, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Drizzle honey butter over warm cornbread. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To Make Ahead: Bake the day before and store tightly wrapped at room temp.
- Leftovers: Keep in an airtight container for 2 days on the counter or 5 days in the fridge.
- Reheating: Microwave for 15–20 seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F.
- Freezer-Friendly: Wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor.
- Drizzle the spicy honey butter while warm to let it soak in.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g