Its Barefoot Blogger time! This go around, Sabrina and Alexander of Cooking with the Kids chose Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread. In Texas, we eat alot of cornbread. Lots. And we also like our jalapenos. To put the two together is a definitely good, tasty idea. And to add cheddar cheese on top of all of that...pure culinary goodness. I have had other versions of this but most of those were just thrown together for a meal. I'm not really a fly by the seat of my pants kind of cook (or girl too) so I like having a recipe right in front of me.
This recipe was very quick and easy to put together. Instead of making loaves of cornbread, I went for cornbread muffins. Much easier to eat for just one person! Naturally, I put a little extra cheese in the muffins as well as on top for extra cheesy crunchiness.
The muffins puffed up very nicely due to a bit of a sit before going into the oven. I was told to let them sit to get a bigger puff and it worked! I never knew that was the secret to puffy muffins! The muffins were very tasty! The extra cheese I added made them so delicious and cheesy! Once again, another recipe to add to the make again list!
And it wouldn't be a post from me without a picture of Charlie! I'm not sure if this will be a regular thing or not but as often as he waits oh so patiently for me to drop some food...there will be pictures of Charlie!
Be sure to check out the other Barefoot Bloggers for more delicious Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread!
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups milk
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan
8 ounces aged extra-sharp Cheddar, grated, divided
1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, plus extra for garnish, 3 scallions
3 tablespoons seeded and minced fresh jalapeno peppers
Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and butter. With a wooden spoon, stir the wet ingredients into the dry until most of the lumps are dissolved. Don't over mix! Mix in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar, the scallions and jalapenos, and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking pan.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining grated Cheddar and extra chopped scallions. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into large squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Source: Food Network
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Charlie must be in every picture! He is so cute -
I'll have to make the cornbread into muffins next time - thats a great idea!
cornbread muffins are a great idea! they look super cheesy!
Muffins look great, and so does Charlie.
Those are so cute in the muffin tins. Why is everything so much cuter in small? Hi Charlie!
OH, I like the extra cheese! I put The Husband in charge of our cheese, I can't believe he didn't try to get away with more. Charlie is so cute!
I made muffins too. Who can argue with extra cheese?!?
These muffins look gorgeous! I am definitely going to have to try this recipe. (or I could just come steal some of yours next time I am up your way. har har)
Looks great. I really like the idea of muffins for this recipe!
Those look delicious - extra cheese is always a good addition.
Yours turned out so pretty!
This is the first time I ever let a batter sit for 20 minutes, and it sure did help. I didn't know that as well, and I'll do that from now on.
Isn't it nice to have puppies in the kitchen? (when they are that size they are puppies forever)
Your cornbread muffins look wonderful as does Charlie.
Thanks for the tip about letting them sit before baking them. I'll have to try that. Your cornbread muffins look pretty tasty!
Sorry, I need to be clearer in my comments (lol)! I let my cornbread rest, too, but I haven't tried letting any of my muffin recipes rest. Going to have to give that a try.
Your muffins look perfect and I love the picture of the muffins topped with cheese!
I like that you did muffins...I wish I'd thought of that!
Wish I'd added some extra cheese! We don't really do sweet cornbread in Tennessee. ;)
Loving the muffins and all the cheese (and of course Charlie too!) i had to throw a picture of Max my cat in my post!
Great idea to make muffins! They look great! and so does Charlie!
Charlie is a little stud!
Those look like awesome cornbread muffins, nice job!
I didn't even think of making muffins! They look great!
That cheddar on top of those lovely cornbreads is tempting me!
They look so fluffy and delicious!
Thank you all for your comments! Charlie seems determined to make an appearance in all posts (or maybe I just love taking pictures of my baby!) so he's definitely going to be in more!
I'm loving Barefoot Bloggers! Can't wait to make more yummy Ina recipes!
Thanks again for visiting!
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