How to Make Jalapeno Cornbread That Everyone Will Love!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil can reduce saturated fat while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and water can be used for a lighter version.

jalapenos

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers provide crunch with less heat.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the pan inside to heat up.

In a bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal.

Mix in 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.

In another bowl, mix together 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sour cream, and 3/4 cup whole milk.

Melt a stick of butter and let it cool slightly before adding to the wet ingredients.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Fold in 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced), 1 cup fresh corn, and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese.

If the batter looks thick, add a splash of milk.

Grease the hot cast iron pan with bacon fat and butter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

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