Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 9-inch square baking dish or cast iron skillet with butter or cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth and well blended.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined – the batter will be slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing as this can make the cornbread tough.

Gently fold in the corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

While the cornbread is baking, make the lime honey glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined and smooth.

Allow the cornbread to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven. While still warm, drizzle the lime honey glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the bread. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of jalapeños or leaving some seeds for extra spice.

This cornbread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

For a more intense lime flavor, add a small amount of lime zest to the cornbread batter as well.

Tools You’ll Need

9-inch square baking dish or cast iron skillet

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Spatula

Measuring cups and spoons

Zester or microplane

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.

Calories: 240

Total Fat: 9 g

Total Carbohydrate: 35 g

Protein: 6 g

Clare Greco

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