I enjoy utilizing my cast iron skillet for many recipes. Cast iron skillets are so versatile because one can go from the stovetop straight to the oven.  They are durable and last pretty much forever.  For this recipe I combined my love of cornbread, cheddar, jalapenos and maple syrup.  The cornbread came out super moist and flavorful! An added benefit is that cleanup was a breeze.  This cornbread recipe is a definitely a keeper.

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Cast Iron Jalapeno Cheddar Maple Cornbread

Cast Iron cornbread loaded with cheddar, jalapeno, and topped with a maple butter glaze.

Servings

People

Ingredients

• 1 & 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup Set aside a 1/4 cup for glazing after baking
• 2 jalapeno peppers Dice 1 for batter and slice the second for topping
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar sharp cheese Reserve 1/4 cup for topping
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 tbsp melted butter Reserve 2 tbsp for topping
• 1 & 1/4 cups cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Servings People Ingredients 1 & 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1/2 cup real maple syrup Set aside a 1/4 cup for glazing after baking 2 jalapeno peppers Dice 1 for batter and slice the second for topping 1/2 cup grated cheddar sharp cheese Reserve 1/4 cup for topping 4 tbsp vegetable oil 6 tbsp melted butter Reserve 2 tbsp for topping 1 & 1/4 cups cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place a large cast iron skillet inside while preheating. Make sure to grease the skillet with vegetable oil so that the cornbread does not stick.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. I find a simple fork does the trick.
3. Combine buttermilk, eggs, maple syrup, vegetable oil and melted butter. lastly add in the diced jalapenos. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix.
4. Remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven (be very careful!). Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake in center of oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. Carefully open the oven and top the cornbread with sliced jalapenos and remaining shredded cheddar. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Make sure the center of the cornbread is firm. While waiting mix together the reserved melted butter and remaining maple syrup for glazed topping.
6. Remove cornbread from the oven carefully and brush on the maple butter glaze. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.

Recipe Notes

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