Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle
Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle is the ultimate comfort food that combines sweetness and heat in every bite. This moist and tender cornbread features a honey-sweet base infused with fresh jalapeños, giving it just the right amount of kick. Topped with a zesty lime drizzle, it’s perfect for pairing with chili on chilly evenings or enjoyed alone as a delicious snack. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this cornbread is sure to impress your family and friends at gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, honey, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; fold in chopped jalapeños.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and arrange sliced jalapeños on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the zesty lime drizzle, whisk lime juice, zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Let cornbread cool for 10–15 minutes before drizzling with lime glaze and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg