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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe

    Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe

    Date: February 22, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This delicious Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread is a great addition to any meal and works especially well with soups, stews and beans.

    The secret is using pickled jalapenos for that unexpected zing! It’s a completely different taste than using fresh jalapeno. It gives new meaning to Mexican Cornbread.

    • Is Cornbread Better in a Cast Iron Skillet?
    • Should I Preheat My Cast Iron Skillet for Cornbread?
    • Using Pickled Jalapenos
    • Using Self-Rising Cornmeal
    • Substitution for Self-Rising Cornmeal
    • Do You Refrigerate Cornbread?
    • Recipe
    24Bite: Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    Is Cornbread Better in a Cast Iron Skillet?

    Yes! This is the way my mother and her mother and her mother made cornbread. Using an iron skillet helps to retain heat and make a nice crispy crust.

    Should I Preheat My Cast Iron Skillet for Cornbread?

    As I was taught, I preheat the iron skillet with the oil for my cornbread, even regular cornbread without jalapenos. This heat helps to keep the cornbread from sticking and you will love the crispy brown crust the best!

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    Using Pickled Jalapenos

    You can get these in a “tamed” variety for less heat or go for the full heat. Your choice. Or, if you’re lucky enough to have some homemade pickled peppers in your pantry, give those a go.

    No matter which you choose, you’ll need to drain them well and dice them. You don’t want to have soggy cornbread.

    Using Self-Rising Cornmeal

    I’ve used self-rising cornmeal for this recipe. Don’t use just plain cornmeal. There is a really big difference and your cornbread won’t rise at all.

    It will probably be more like a rock than bread.

    ingredients for jalapeno cheese cornbread on a countertop

    Self-rising cornmeal is available with just the right amount of flour, salt and baking powder added.

    Substitution for self-rising cornmeal

    So, what happens if you don’t have any self-rising cornmeal? Not to worry!

    I was able to find the perfect recipe for just the right amount of cornmeal at Feast and Farm.

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    Do you need to refrigerate your cornbread?

    Ordinarily, you don’t need to refrigerate cornbread and you could leave it on the counter in an airtight container for a couple of days.

    Since this Mexican cornbread has cheese, though, you may want to keep it refrigerated. if you won’t be eating it quickly. There’s a lot of moisture and it can go bad quickly.

    It will last a couple of days in the refrigerator in an airtight container, but it will dry out. You may want to heat it in a microwave or air fryer then add some butter.

    You may want to freeze it in individual containers or maybe just two pieces in each container. It will freeze well for about three months.

    It will thaw on the counter in about 30 minutes to an hour when cut in single serve pieces.

    iron skillet jalapeno cornbread cut into pieces and almost finished off

    What can you serve with cornbread?

    Here are some tasty ideas where you can serve cornbread.

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 pieces
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This delicious Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread is a great addition to any meal and works especially well with soups, stews and beans. The secret is using pickled jalapenos for that unexpected zing!

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 9" cast iron skillet

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Safflower Oil, or vegetable oil
    • ¾ cup Jalapeños, pickled, drain well, pat dry and chop
    • 1 ½ cups Cornmeal, self-rising buttermilk mix
    • 4 teaspoons Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
    • 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, measured after shredding
    • 8.25 ounce Cream Style Corn, one small can
    • ½ cup Milk
    • 2 Eggs, slightly beaten

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400℉.
    • Place oil in iron skillet and place in oven to preheat with the oven.
    • Mix all remaining ingredients by hand in medium bowl.
    • Once oven is preheated, remove iron skillet. Be very careful and swirl it slightly to get oil around the edges or use a silicone brush. Pour the remaining oil into the corn meal mixture.
    • Pour corn meal mixture into preheatee skillet. It will sizzle from the heat. Place skillet back in oven.
    • Bake for 35 minutes or until done. It bounces back in the center or toothpick comes out clear.



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    Notes

    Hot oil is dangerous and you need to be very careful with the skillet.
    The hot skillet will enable the cornbread to immediately start forming the brown crispy crust around the bottom and edges. 
    If not using an iron skillet, use an 8 x 11″ baking dish with cooking spray instead of preheated oil.
    Optional: While the cornbread is very hot from the oven, take about two or three tablespoons butter and move it around slowly all over the top until it’s completely melted. This will coat the top and help keep the cornbread from drying out.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 193 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Sodium 219mg10%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 6g12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Breads, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Keyword Cheese and Jalapeno Cornbread, Cheesy Mexican Cornbread, Jalapeno Cornbread, Mexican Cornbread, Mexican Jalapeno Cornbread
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