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Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle

Irresistible Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle

This Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle is a perfect blend of spice and sweetness, ideal for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cornbread
  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal Opt for medium grind
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used for a twist
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute regular milk with lemon juice if necessary
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted beforehand for easy mixing
  • 2 medium Fresh Jalapeños (Finely Chopped) Remove seeds for milder heat
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
  • 1-2 pieces Fresh Jalapeño (Thinly Sliced) For decoration
For the Zesty Lime Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together carefully.
  5. Pour the batter into the skillet and top with sliced jalapeños.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While baking, whisk together lime juice, zest, and powdered sugar for the drizzle.
  8. Once baked, cool in the skillet for 10-15 minutes then drizzle with lime glaze.
  9. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, avoid overmixing the batter and use a cast iron skillet for crispy edges.

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