This delicious cornbread is buttery, moist and soft, filled with corn and jalapenos for great flavor!
I don’t know about you, but come fall, I’m thinking all things comfort food. Fall favorites, right on time. Because I have a hankering for some Hot & Spicy Chili and some Jalapeno Cornbread!
Care to join me?
Please, oh please, oh puhlease… tell me you are a comfort food lover too? Because I need a friend that isn’t afraid to dig in, right up to their elbows and indulge. 🙂
I didn’t realize how dependent I was on comfort food, until I did my Friday Foodie Interview with Misadventures With Andi.
One of her questions was: What is your comfort food?
As I always do, I quickly typed out what was top of mind. Later, when I re-read what I’d written, I was shocked to see so many comfort foods on my list!
Spaghetti, Enchiladas, Jambalaya, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, French Fries with Brown Gravy…and…I even went as far as to say – I don’t think I’ve ever met a Fried Chicken that I didn’t like!
My goodness! Get a wheelbarrow, because if I keep eating like that, I’m going to need it!
Yet, I wonder why chili and cornbread didn’t make the list? 🙂
Now go with me on this. Doesn’t this sound good?… A big bowl of chili, a warm, crackling fire and a nice chunk of piping hot cornbread. Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
Ok, let’s get real. I’ve made cornbread dozens of times, and let me tell you – making it in a cast iron skillet is the.way.to.go. The edges get a nice, golden brown with a bit of crisp to them, and it just feels so much more rustic. Homeeeee-y. Sort of that cabin-y feel, you know?
The butter and buttermilk in this cornbread makes it rich and moist, full of that good, hearty cornbread flavor. I used a medium grind cornmeal, and it added a bit of crunch to the cornbread, which made for great texture! If you don’t like the crunch, make it with a fine ground cornmeal instead, so you don’t have any small pieces of crunchy corn in the mix. We loved it that way – and maybe you will too!
For this recipe, I added frozen corn and some jalapenos for flavor. You can omit both of these if you’re hungry for traditional cornbread.
Enjoy!
Jalapeno Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup canned chopped jalapenos
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a cast iron skillet generously with oil. Put in oven to heat.
- Melt butter in another large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda and stir into mixture in pan. Stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended and few lumps remain. Stir in corn kernels and chopped jalapenos until well mixed. Pour batter into pre-heated cast iron skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Recipe modified from All Recipes @ Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread.
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Your comfort food list sounds good to me! I’d need to add chili, stew, and a lighter favorite, homemade chicken noodle soup. Can you tell I’m in Chicago and I’m cold?! All I want is soup! And what goes well with soup? Cornbread! This looks delicious and like the perfect addition to a comforting winter meal. Pinned!
Kristi says
I’m so glad you like it – I wish I could deliver it with a big bowl of soup!!! Homemade Chicken Noodle sounds fabulous! {Hugs}
Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says
Here here! I am definitely joining you. For the love of comfort food!
This corn bread looks amaaaazing. You can actually see how rich it is. I haven’t had cornbread since I visited the States a bit more than a year ago. Wow… I have to make this soon.
My kind of comfort food… Hm, I guess soups and tortellini. Yummy
Kristi says
YES! Tortellini – how could I forget? Definitely a comfort food. And you need to make this Josefine – you’ll love it! xoxo
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Love the jalapeño kick! And also love to meet someone else who uses medium grind cornmeal – that crunch makes cornbread even better. Can’t wait to try this…
Kristi says
Yea!!! I’m so glad someone else loves medium grind! I love the crunchiness!
Sara@ Home is Where The Cookies Are says
Ooo. Yes, I love me some chili and corn bread! I’ve never made it in the cast iron skillet before. Yet another thing I must try!
Kristi says
Try it, try it, try it! You’ll love it Sarah! So good – crispy on the outside, soft in the middle! 🙂 xoxo
Monica says
It’s worth buying a cast iron pan if only to make cornbread in, I think! I agree with you and fact is, chili and cornbread makes me think of cozy nights sitting on the coach with fuzzy slippers and blankets, just digging in. I’ve never tried cornbread with jalapeno and I really want to!
Kristi says
Ooooo, I like that Monica – on the couch with fuzzy slippers and blankets. I’m dreaming of that now, with a bowl of chili and cornbread! {Hugs}
marcie says
I make cornbread all the time and change it up so it never gets old! I cannot get enough of the stuff, and I’d be a happy camper to be up to my elbows in comfort food, this included! Jalapeños in cornbread is so delicious — that sweet and spicy thang is the best!
Kristi says
I rarely change it up with cornbread Marcie – so you’ve inspired me! I’ll try something new next time!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
I really need to buy a cast iron skillet! Beautiful cornbread, looks very very yummy.
Kristi says
Daniela, my cast iron skillet is one of my most beloved things in the kitchen. I do everything with it! The only disadvantage is, they are heavy! 🙂
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
I LOVE baking cornbread in my cast iron skillet! I swear it makes it taste better. 😀 I am loving the addition of jalapenos in this cornbread! I’m a heat lovin’ girl myself, so this is right up my alley!
Kristi says
You are sssooo right Sarah! The cast iron skillet makes a world of difference! And the jalapenos? Yes! A must have!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love the texture of this bread Kristi! looks so good! have never made cornbread before and now it’s on my “to make list” with 7894567890 other things!
Kristi says
Hahahaha! Manali, I have a lot of things I want to cook, but I think you have me beat with 7894567890! I’d love to hear your list! xoxo
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
YUMM!! This looks absolutely delicious Kristi!! Love corn bread with jalapenos…. sometimes I like to add cheddar along with jalapenos.. 🙂
Kristi says
Gahhhhh!!! Cheddar would’ve made an excellent addition to this Cornbread, Arpita! I’m sssooo doing that next time! Thanks for the tip!
Juliana says
I do not bake cornbread often…but when I do next time, I sure will add corn kennels and yes, Jalapeño…I love the spice in every bite…yum!
Thanks for the recipe Kristin…have a great week 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Juliana! We loved the whole corn kernels, because they add such great texture – and you know how we love spicy! 🙂 Have a beautiful week my friend!
Karishma says
I have been meaning to try skillet cornbread. This recipe looks great! Pinned!
Kristi says
You should definitely try it Karishma! I think you’ll love the crunchy edges and the soft center. Thanks so much for the pin!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Jalepeno cornbread is the only cornbread to eat!! I LUV that side photo of the corn bread in the pan! SO sharp and crisp!! I wish you lived closer to me so you could give me some photography lessons!! 🙂
Kristi says
Renee, you know how much fun we’d have together (we’ve talked about this!), we’d never get any work done! LOL. I’d love to live next to each other! xoxo
ananda says
wow! cornbread is truly one of my favorite things, especially when made with some juicy sweet corn kernels!!! this looks soooo gooood, LOVE the touch of pepper too! my comfort food is some clear spicy soup with noodles, greens, and 1 egg =)
Kristi says
Whaaaaat? I want the recipe for that Ananda! That soup sounds amazing, and I’m so intrigued by the egg! I love eggs! Do you have recipe you want to share? If you don’t have a recipe on your blog, send it to me, and I’ll put it on mine! 🙂
Judit | Glamorous Bite says
I could not imagine fall and winter without chili and cornbread! Kristi, your jalapeño cornbread looks super delicious and comforting. Have to try it soon in my new cast iron skillet 🙂
Kristi says
w00t! I’m so excited you have a new cast iron skillet! That is one of my favorite kitchen tools, so I feel like I’m getting one – even though it’s you! 🙂 xoxo
Kelly says
Yes, comfort foods are all I’ve been craving lately so I would definitely love to join you with a batch of this cornbread and a big bowl of chili! It looks so buttery and amazing! Love the corn kernels and of course the jalapenos in here are a must for heat lovers like us 🙂
Kristi says
Love my heat loving friends, Kelly. You know that! Sistah to sistah! 🙂 Hugs!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
I’m on my way to join you !!!!!!! *both hands raised up* I’m ready to sign up for ALLLLLLL kinds of comfort food and there can be nothing better than this delish jalapeno-loaded cornbread! You set up the scene of the hot chili and cornbread and the fireplace and now I am craving it so bad!!!!!!!!
Kristi says
Chili & Cornbread is definitely fall/winter comfort food! I get a craving for it a couple of times a year!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Wow this jalapeno cornbread looks amazing. Love the idea of cooking it in a skillet. Can’t wait to try with some chili thanks!
Kristi says
Thanks Kelley! I love skillet cooking. It makes cleanup so easy. Enjoy!
nicolthepickle says
Mmmh, cornbread. I don’t usually make it with Chili, just whenever I feel like it, but yours looks really yummy.
Kristi says
Thanks Nicol! It is really tasty cornbread. Sweet, with just a bit of a bite from the jalapenos. Try it!
Renee says
This sounds amazing! I love cooking in my cast iron skillet, but I’ve never done my cornbread in it. I will now!
Kristi says
Oh my gosh – you need to Renee! It’s so easy and it tastes amazing! I love skillet cooking!
Alida says
Buttermilk cornbread studded with spicy jalapenos sounds like the tastiest thing ever!
Kristi says
Thanks Alida! I love hot things around here, so the jalapeno seemed perfectly natural. If you like spicy, I think you’d love it!
Sheryl @Lady Behind the Curtain says
Yum!! This looks so delicious!
Kristi says
Thanks Sheryl! I love cornbread and I adore my skillet – so it was perfect together! 🙂 And, who doesn’t love jalapenos? 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
I love comfort food so much. I would gobble this up right quick.
Kristi says
Sigh, me too Kim. 🙂 I love comfort food too much, I think! Haha! I’m always up for some good cornbread!