Description
A delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors in a fluffy cornbread with a zesty lime drizzle, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your baking dish.
- Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine milk, vegetable oil, and eggs in another bowl and mix until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until just combined.
- Fold in corn kernels and jalapeños gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the lime drizzle by mixing lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Drizzle the lime glaze over the cornbread while warm.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Consider substituting for gluten-free options if necessary. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cornbread, southern, spicy, jalapeño, baking, comfort food