Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle
Savor the vibrant flavors of Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle! A must-try side dish that’s perfect for any meal—let’s bake together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup buttermilk (or plant-based milk with vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter until well blended.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; fold in jalapeños and cilantro.
- Pour batter into the prepared skillet and arrange sliced jalapeños on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the drizzle, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Allow cornbread to cool before slicing; serve drizzled with lime glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg