Sweet and Spicy Cornbread with Honey Butter
This Sweet and Spicy Cornbread with Honey Butter. Brings the best of both worlds—spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese. Balanced with the subtle sweetness of honey butter. The creamed corn keeps it moist. While the preheated cast iron skillet. Gives it a perfect crispy crust. Serve it warm. With a generous spread of the light. And fluffy honey butter. And you've got an irresistible side dish. For BBQs, chili. Or even on its own. It’s a recipe. My family devours every time!
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 c cornmeal
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 6 large eggs
- 8 ounces melted butter
- 1 15 ounces can creamed corn
- 2 jalapeños finely diced
- 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
For the honey butter:
- 8 ounces unsalted butter softened
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. And place a cast iron skillet inside. To heat up. This will help create. A crisp outer layer. On the cornbread.
- In one bowl. Whisk together. All the dry ingredients - cornmeal, flour, sugar. Baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl. Whisk together. The wet ingredients: eggs, melted butter, and creamed corn. Stir in the diced jalapeños. And grated cheddar cheese.
- Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet. From the oven. And grease it. With cooking spray. Pour the cornbread batter. Into the preheated skillet. Spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted. Into the center. Comes out clean.
- While the cornbread bakes. Prepare the honey butter. Using a mixer. Beat the softened butter, honey, and salt. Until it becomes light, fluffy. And pale yellow in color.
- Once the cornbread. Is golden brown. And fully baked. Slice. And serve it. With a generous spread of the honey butter. Enjoy!
Notes
To make this cornbread gluten-free. Simply swap the all-purpose flour. With a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. Be sure the blend contains xanthan gum. For the best texture. The creamed corn, cheddar, and jalapeños. Provide all the flavor you need. So the gluten-free version. Will still taste delicious. And retain its moisture. Double-check that your baking powder is certified gluten-free. As some brands may contain trace gluten. You’ll still get that perfect balance of sweet, and spicy. And cheesy goodness!