Cornmeal, diced onions, jalapeños and Cheddar cheese make this cornbread irresistible! My family loves it with white beans and turnip greens. The jalapeños don't really add much heat; so if you're looking for more spice, add a few seeds when you're dicing the peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour , sifted
- 0.25 cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 2 jalapeños , seeded and minced
- 1 small yellow onion , minced
- 0.75 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese , divided
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven.
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2
Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slowly stir in 1/4 cup oil until mixture is crumbly. Stir in onions, jalapeños, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
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Fold in egg and buttermilk until just blended. Do not overmix.
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Remove the hot skillet from the oven and swirl 1 tablespoon oil around to grease the bottom and sides. Pour bread batter into the skillet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on cornbread immediately after removing from the oven; let sit for a few minutes before serving.
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