Ingredients
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- 1 cup medium cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and diced jalapeños.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until smooth; then pour into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg