Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: The Cat's Away

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 large pieces

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups milk
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan
8 ounces aged extra-sharp Cheddar, grated, divided
1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, plus extra for garnish, 3 scallions
3 tablespoons seeded and minced fresh jalapeno peppers

Directions

Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and butter. With a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the dry until most of the lumps are dissolved. Don't overmix! Mix in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar, the scallions and jalapenos, and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking pan.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining grated Cheddar and extra chopped scallions. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into large squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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recipe Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Carolyn Peck, KS 10-28-2009
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The Best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is absolutely the best cornbread I have ever had! I was never a big fan of cornbread but my husband loves it! This is... so moist and delicious. I omitted the scallions but otherwise made this as written. I served this with a 15 Bean & Ham soup. Try this recipe - it's wonderful.Read more
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Denesha Waldorf, MD 10-17-2009
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Excellent for First Time
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I wanted to make jalapeno cornbread from scratch to go with a turkey chilli recipe and I happened across this one last... Saturday. I made the chilli in the slow cooker and then made the cornbread in 40 minutes. I halved the recipe and made the following changes as others have suggested: (1) added a small can of corn (2) used equal parts cornmeal and flour (3) used buttermilk (4) added more sugar (5) added a tbl of honey (6) added a litlte moore cheese (7) used two eggs (8) used Aged Sharp Wisconsin cheedar cheese (9) cooked it for 40 mins on 350. The recipe was fabulous. Next time I will add more Jalepeno's as I like it a slight bit more spicy.Read more
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Laura Alexandria, VA 10-13-2009
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Moist and Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Best cornbread I've made!!! Followed many of the suggestions....cut recipe by 1/3 since I was serving 2....used equal parts... corn meal and flour....used fresh cayenne peppers (also in the chili) and 1/2 part extra sharp yellow cheddar and 1/2 part chiplote cheddar for an extra kick. Was a bit hard the next day, but crumbled perfectly into the leftover chili!Read more
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Lee Athens, GA 08-23-2009
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The best non-cornbread
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The only thing wrong with this recipe is its name. Being from south Georgia, I know cornbread, and this simply isn't it. ... This is a delicious, savory cake with a slight crunch from a hint of cornmeal. I could stand a little more salt, cheese, and jalepeno, but if you're looking for a good bread to serve with dinner, this is a great choice.Read more
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Melissa New York, NY 08-19-2009
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om nom nom nom
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cornbread was good. I listened to the other comments and adjusted it a bit. I divided everything by 3 because it was... just me and my boyfriend. Instead of using 1/3 c. of corn meal, I upped it to 1/2 c. I also increased the sugar and added a little honey. I think I might add a little more corn meal next time because i like a grainy texture to my cornbread and this was pretty smooth. That being said, my finicky boyfriend nearly fell out of his seat upon trying it. Definitely a keeper.Read more
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Daman Boston, AL 08-18-2009
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muffins instead!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I halved the recipe and made 12 muffins instead. Turned out delish! I also used 1% milk instead of whole milk and it turned... out fine. I would have used more jalepeno since mine did not have enough heat, which i like. I froze the leftovers and cant wait to eat them again!!Read more