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Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle

A deliciously moist cornbread infused with spicy jalapeños and sweet corn, topped with a refreshing lime drizzle for a perfect balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
Add-ins
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned or frozen
  • 1 medium jalapeño finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Lime Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, honey, egg, and melted butter until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the sweet corn, chopped jalapeño, and cheddar cheese.
Bake the Cornbread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Lime Drizzle
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the warm cornbread before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a sweeter cornbread, increase the honey to 2/3 cup. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on heat preference.

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