Description
Looking to shake up your side dish game? This Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle is the bold, flavorful twist your table needs. It’s moist and tender, with just the right balance of heat from fresh jalapeños, sweetness from honey, and a zesty citrus finish from the lime drizzle. Whether you’re serving it with BBQ, chili, or enjoying it as a snack, this easy recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. Great for quick breakfast ideas, dinner sides, potluck favorites, or when you’re craving a sweet-and-savory bite. It’s a must-try food idea that’s both unique and ridiculously satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 jalapeños chopped (plus extra slices for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch pan or cast iron skillet.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, honey, and melted butter until well combined.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
5. Fold in chopped jalapeños and herbs.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Add sliced jalapeños for garnish.
7. Bake for 22–27 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest to make the drizzle.
9. Let cornbread cool for 5–10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the top.
10. Slice and serve warm, with extra glaze if desired.
Notes
To reduce the spice, remove the seeds from the jalapeños or use green bell pepper instead.
Want a crispier crust? Preheat the pan in the oven before pouring the batter.
The lime drizzle adds brightness—don’t skip it unless you’re aiming for savory only.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread / Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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