Black Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Dash of salt
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup grated orange cheddar cheese
• 2 pickled jalapenos, minced
• 4 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 - 10-inch cast iron skillet or a 9 inch square pan.

In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a liquid 2 cup measure or a small bowl, mix together the egg and the buttermilk. Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Add corn, 2/3 cup cheddar cheese and minced jalapenos. Stir in melted butter and mix gently. Pour batter into prepared pan and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until broken down and an inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan to a cooling rack