Best 8 Jalapeño Cotija Skillet Cornbread Recipes

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Get ready for a tantalizing journey to the heart of Mexican-inspired comfort food with our Jalapeño Cotija Skillet Cornbread. This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of roasted jalapeños, the tanginess of cotija cheese, and the hearty goodness of cornbread, all in one sizzling skillet. Perfect for a crowd or a cozy night in, this recipe promises a burst of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

In addition to our featured skillet cornbread, we have a collection of equally tempting cornbread recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern-style cornbread, a gluten-free option, or a sweet and savory twist, we've got you covered.

So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of cornbread.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JALAPEñO-COTIJA SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Kick your cornbread up a notch with this skillet version made with chopped jalapeño chile bits and crumbled white Mexican cheese.

Provided by By Yvette Marquez

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil to grease pan
1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen whole kernel corn
10 oz cotija (white Mexican) cheese, crumbled
1 red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425° F.
  • In large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt with whisk. In small bowl, beat egg and buttermilk with whisk.
  • Pour oil into 8-inch ovenproof skillet. Place skillet in oven; heat 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in corn, crumbled cheese, bell pepper and chile.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Carefully pour batter into hot skillet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • To serve, cut cornbread into wedges; split each wedge in half. Fill with Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork with Chipotle, Honey and Lime.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

JALAPENO CORNBREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Whisk 2 1/4 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1/2 stick melted butter and 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos; stir into the flour mixture. Pour into a buttered, cornmeal-dusted 9-inch cast-iron skillet; top with sliced fresh jalapenos. Bake at 450 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.

JALAPENO CORNBREAD



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare a 10-inch cast iron skillet by heating it in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, add the butter, let it melt and set aside.
  • Put the eggs and corn in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the corn is slightly smooth. Add the cornmeal, flour, sour cream, sugar, baking powder and salt and pulse until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the jalapeno and melted butter.
  • Pour the batter into the skillet and bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.

JALAPENO CHEDDAR CORNBREAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 large pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups milk
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan
8 ounces aged extra-sharp Cheddar, grated, divided
1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, plus extra for garnish, 3 scallions
3 tablespoons seeded and minced fresh jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and butter. With a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the dry until most of the lumps are dissolved. Don't overmix! Mix in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar, the scallions and jalapenos, and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking pan.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining grated Cheddar and extra chopped scallions. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into large squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

JALAPENO-BACON SKILLET CORNBREAD



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Doug Melkovitz thought he might be sitting on an award-winning recipe: His mother's cornbread was always a hit with friends, and he had improved on it with bacon and jalapenos. But entering a competition - and cooking for thousands - freaked him out and kept him from entering year after year. "What finally made me do it was coming up with a team," Doug says. He and friends Patrick Cowan and Cassie Toro formed a crew, Men Do It Batter With a Girl, and the trio took top honors.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/2 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the skillet if needed
1/4 cup honey
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Put the bacon in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet; set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
  • Add the diced onion to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to a separate plate and set aside. Keep the skillet over low heat.
  • Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, honey and jalapenos in another large bowl; add the onion and garlic and whisk to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until combined (do not overmix).
  • Brush the bottom and side of the skillet with the fat left in it (add a pat or two of butter if there's not enough). Carefully add the batter (it should sizzle) and sprinkle the bacon evenly on top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the top is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

BREAD MACHINE CORN-JALAPEñO BREAD



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This lively bread has corn and the added kick of jalapeño chilies. It's a great bread to accompany any Southwest-style meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed,drained
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño chili
3 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Select Basic/White cycle. Use Medium or Light crust color. Do not use delay cycle. Remove baked bread from pan, and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 320 mg

JALAPENO CORN BREAD



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Wonderful cornbread with a hint of spice.

Provided by Sheila

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8.25 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup yellow cornmeal
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup corn oil
3 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
3 eggs
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the center position in oven.
  • Mix cream-style corn, cornmeal, buttermilk, corn oil, Cheddar cheese, eggs, jalapeno peppers, salt, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
  • Put butter into a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Melt butter in preheated oven, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour corn bread batter into the baking dish over melted butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 590.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SKILLET CORNBREAD WITH JALAPENOS



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Baking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet gives it a crisp, brown crust, and keeps the inside moist and light; serve the bread right from the pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
2 cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 medium pickled jalapeno chile, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet; place in oven until butter is melted and pan is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
  • Carefully remove hot skillet from oven; immediately pour butter into the buttermilk mixture, and whisk to combine. Using a pastry brush, coat bottom and sides of pan with remaining butter.
  • Stir cornmeal mixture into buttermilk mixture until just moistened. Stir in jalapeno. Scrape batter into hot skillet; bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier cornbread, use more jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have cotija cheese, you can substitute queso fresco or crumbled feta cheese.
  • To make sure the cornbread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cornbread is done.
  • This cornbread is best served warm, but it can also be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat the cornbread, wrap it in foil and place it in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This jalapeño-cotija skillet cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The cornbread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly spicy kick from the jalapeños. The cotija cheese adds a salty and creamy flavor that complements the cornbread perfectly. Whether you serve it as a side dish for dinner or as a snack, this cornbread is sure to be a hit.

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