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Cornbread Recipe

by Joe G in Rouxbe Recipes

This tasty cornbread recipe is easy to make and the fresh herbs and jalapeno add an extra punch of flavor!

  • Serves: 8 to 12
  • Active Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Comments: 7
  • Views: 5983
  • Success 97%
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Step 1: Preparing Your Mise en Place

Preparing Your Mise en Place

Preheat the oven to 375ºF or 190°C.

Start by seeding and finely dicing jalapeño. If you want the cornbread to be spicier, leave the seeds in. Wash your hands thoroughly once finished. Finely chop the fresh herbs.

  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper
  • 3 tbsp dill
  • 3 tbsp cilantro

Step 2: Making the Cornbread

Making the Cornbread

To make the cornbread, sift all of the dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cornmeal.

In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, milk and melted butter.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together just until the dry ingredients have been moistened. Then fold in jalapeños, herbs and corn. Do not overmix.

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 2/3 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk (can substitute with buttermilk)
  • 1/2 cup melted, unsalted butter
  • 1 cup canned or frozen kernel corn

Step 3: Baking the Cornbread

Baking the Cornbread

To bake the cornbread, spray two loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. Then evenly divide the batter between the two pans. Bake 30 - 40 minutes.

*Note - You can also use a rectangular cake pan or even muffin tins; however, keep in mind that the baking times will vary.

Test the center with a fork or wooden skewer. If it comes out clean, the cornbread is ready. Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before loosening the edges with a knife. Then turn out onto a cooling rack.

Notes

You can add different types of cheese to cornbread such as feta, sharp cheddar and goat cheese.

This recipe is also part of a delicious recipe called Cornbread Brunch. Toasted cornbread, topped with a bit of tomato sauce, a poached egg and a touch of pesto and feta cheese.

Cornbread is also really good friends with Homemade Chili.

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Ritchie M

It was very easy to make

This cornbread was really good. The Jalapeno was a nice touch too. I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I removed it and just doubled the amount of jalapeno for some added spice. Try not to rub your eyes after handling it... *ouch*

Judi G

OLE!

Wow, this is the best cornbread I've EVER made (or tasted). A huge hit, easy to make and the jalapeno was lovely (I did remove the seeds as I don't like the heat). Dill and cilantro - never added that before and it adds so much flavor. I also love that it makes a bit batch. It sure does make a wonderful meal alongside a bowl of chili. THANKS AGAIN.

Joe G
Rouxbe Staff

With the Left-overs

Hi Judy... try this out with the left-over cornbread. It's great!

http://rouxbe.com/recipes/10/preview

Debra G

Blue Cornmeal

Can I use blue cornmeal in the recipe? I am hosting a halloween party and would love to serve the blue cornbread with my pumpkin chili. I've never used blue cornmeal, but I imagine the visual effect would be great for the party!

Dawn T
Rouxbe Staff

Substituting Blue Cormeal with Yellow Cormeal

You should be totally fine in this recipe to substitute blue for yellow cornmeal.

Sounds like it will be a fun Halloween at your house!

Aileen F

amount of baking powder

I love this website and have tried many of the recipes with great success.

I was just wondering by any chance if there is a typo with regard to the amount of baking powder? 2 2/3 tbsp (tablespoons, right?) baking powder seems like a huge amount to me - I haven't tried to make this yet but was planning on doing so this evening.

Thanks!

Dawn T
Rouxbe Staff

Re: Amount of Baking Powder in Cornbread

The amount of baking powder is correct, but now that I look at it, I see that it is sort of an odd amount. I will make it again very soon and try adjusting the amount to come up with a more even number, just to make it easier on my brain :-) Cheers!

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