Jalapeño Cornbread 🌽🌶️✨

This mouthwatering cornbread is tender, moist, and delivers bold flavors with just the right balance of sweet and heat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
• Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.
4. Make Batter: Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in jalapeños and cheese if using.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm.

Why You’ll Love It

• Moist and tender texture.
• Sweet cornbread with a spicy kick.
• Perfect side dish for chili, BBQ, or soups.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Sweet meets heat—this Jalapeño Cornbread is bold, moist, and irresistible! 🌽🌶️✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add cheese or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save this recipe for your next BBQ.” • “Tag a friend who loves spicy food.” • “Comfort food with a kick.”