Description
A deliciously moist cornbread infused with spicy jalapeños and sweet corn, topped with a zesty lime drizzle for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in corn kernels and chopped jalapeños.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cornbread is baking, prepare the lime drizzle by mixing lime juice, zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cornbread is done, let it cool slightly before drizzling with the lime mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- This cornbread pairs well with chili or as a side dish for barbecues.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread, Zesty Lime Drizzle, Cornbread Recipe, Jalapeño Cornbread