Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with this Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread topped with a refreshing zesty lime drizzle. This cornbread is moist and flavorful, making it an ideal side for barbecues, family dinners, or any comforting meal. With a delightful balance of honey and jalapeños, every bite brings warmth and excitement to your palate. Easy to make and customizable, this cornbread can be prepared in just 40 minutes, ensuring that you have a delicious addition to your table in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- For drizzle: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently; fold in finely chopped jalapeños.
- Pour batter into the skillet; smooth the top and add sliced jalapeños.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- For the lime drizzle, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Let the cornbread cool slightly before drizzling with lime glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg