Baked Southwest Cornbread with Jalapeño and Cheddar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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This moist cornbread is baked with fresh jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese, bringing a subtle heat and savory depth perfect for a Southwestern meal. This American quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet with butter.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until combined.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in 1 medium finely diced jalapeño and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.