Baked Moist & Tender Cheddar-Jalapeño Cornbread

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Perfectly cheesy, moist, and fluffy, this recipe for jalapeño cornbread melts in your mouth! It’s made with buttermilk, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño peppers and cornmeal.

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I know lots of people love skillet cornbread, but I prefer it baked. This makes a crispy outside but soft inside!

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Buttermilk is the secret ingredient that makes this cornbread so soft!

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Don’t have buttermilk? It’s so easy to make! For 1 cup of buttermilk you need 1 cup of milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add lemon juice and milk in a cup, and let it stand for 5 minutes to thicken.

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1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all of your ingredients.

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2. Pour into a 8x8 pan and bake it until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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3. Let cool and cut into pieces. Enjoy with a little pat of honey or butter!

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Store your leftover jalapeno cornbread in the refrigerator in an airtight container, plastic wrap, or aluminum foil. Cornbread will last up to 5-7 days, which means you can easily make in advance.

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