Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups finely ground cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
• 3 scallions (chopped)
• 1/2 cup frozen corn (thawed)
• 2 jalapenos (one diced, one sliced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a large skillet.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, butter, and eggs.

4. 4

   Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

5. 5

   Stir in 1 cup cheese, scallions, corn, and diced jalapeno.

6. 6

   Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour into the skillet and top with remaining cheese and sliced jalapeno.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and set.

9. 9

   Cool 15 minutes before slicing.