Peppered Cornbread

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ila Bray

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 26, 2022

Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals to most palates. —Ila Bray, Pelham, North Carolina

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Peppered Cornbread

Yield:16 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
  • 4 to 5 green onions, chopped
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, corn, buttermilk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cheese, peppers and onions.
  2. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.
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