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Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread

With 5 simple ingredients a box of Jiffy mix gets transformed into Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread that has a mild kick from slices of jalapeno and cheesy goodness from sharp cheddar. It's a moist, sweet, and spicy bread that is cooked in a cast iron skillet (or baking dish) for a delicious addition to your favorite meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix
  • 1 large egg
  • cup milk
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

For cast iron skillet

  • In 8 inch cast iron skillet melt butter over medium low heat. Once the butter is melted add jalapeno slices. Allow them to cook in the butter until softened. The butter will have turned a nutty brown color. Remove jalapenos from skillet.
    2 tablespoon butter, 1 jalapeno
  • In bowl mix together the Jiffy mix, eggs, and milk until just combined. Add in melted butter from skillet and cheese. Gently stir until combined.
    1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup milk
  • Place batter in skillet. Top with jalapeno slices. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

For regular baking pan (must double recipe)

  • Melt butter in a skillet. Add in the jalapeno slices and allow them to cook until softened. Remove jalapenos from the butter.
  • In bowl mix together the Jiffy mix, eggs, and milk until just combined. Add in melted butter from skillet and cheese. Gently stir until combined.
  • Place batter in square baking pan. Top with jalapeno slices. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Watch the butter carefully to prevent burning. Brown is good, black is not!
  • Don't be afraid to use plenty of jalapeno. Cooking them mellows the spiciness.
  • Mix batter gently in order to keep the bread tender.
  • Don't overbake! This will leave it dry and crumbly instead of moist.
 
Double Recipe - The recipe can be doubled and baked in an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking pan. Cook the butter and jalapeno in a regular skillet. Before baking, make sure to grease the pan since the jalapeno butter won't already be coating the surface.
 
Quadruple Recipe - The recipe can be quadrupled in either a 9x13 baking dish or a 12 inch cast iron skillet. However, the baking time will increase. Start checking it at 25 minutes and cook until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg