Description
Juneteenth Spicy Cornbread is a vibrant, flavorful twist on a Southern classic that combines warmth with a spicy kick. This easy-to-make cornbread features a fluffy texture and an irresistible blend of sweetness and heat, making it the perfect side dish for celebrations or casual gatherings. Baked to golden perfection, each slice will impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the diced jalapeños carefully.
- Pour the batter into the greased skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in shredded cheese or corn kernels. - Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of jalapeños used. - Serve warm with honey or honey butter for extra sweetness.