Sweet & Spicy: The Perfect Summer Cornbread with Fresh Corn & Jalapeños
Nothing says summer like the combination of sweet, golden corn and the zesty kick of fresh jalapeños. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ or looking for a side dish that steals the show, Jalapeño Cornbread is a must-try!
Why Corn & Jalapeños?
Bicolor corn brings a naturally sweet flavor, while jalapeños add just the right amount of heat—making them the perfect pair. Toss them into cornbread, and you get a dish that’s moist, flavorful, and packed with summer goodness.
Try This Delicious Jalapeño Cornbread Recipe!
This recipe, from Food & Wine, takes classic cornbread up a notch with fresh corn kernels, jalapeños, and red bell pepper. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it has a perfectly crisp crust and a soft, slightly sweet interior.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil*
¼ cup finely chopped seeded jalapeños *
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper*
¼ cup fresh corn kernels*
¾ cup sugar
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups medium-grind cornmeal*
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt*
4 large eggs (lightly beaten)*
Optional Toppings:
Butter*
Honey*
How to Make It:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Add jalapeños, red pepper and corn and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Scrape mixture onto a plate and let cool completely. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
Stir together sugar and water in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in vegetable oil. Sift together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Beat dry ingredients into sugar mixture with an electric mixer. Add eggs and cooked vegetables and beat until just blended.
Scrape batter into cast-iron skillet and bake until golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes (if top browns too quickly, cover with foil). Serve cornbread warm.
Serve it warm with butter, honey, or alongside smoky BBQ meats. It’s the ultimate sweet and spicy side dish for any summer gathering!
*Items with an asterisk are available in The Market at Cold Creek!
