Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Recipe with Sweet Corn

Last Updated July 23rd, 2023 at 01:15 pm by Lisa

Bake these Cheddar Cheese Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with just three ingredients for an irresistibly soft, cheesy side. Serve them hot with a generous smear of honey butter alongside chili, pork chops, fried chicken, or BBQ ribs.

If you prefer making cornbread from scratch you can, but this quick method uses a premade mix to save time while still delivering that classic golden cornbread aroma and tender crumb.

Marie Callendar Corn Bread Recipe

• 1 bag of Marie Callendar’s Original Corn Bread Muffin Mix. It’s my preferred mix, but you can substitute another brand if needed.
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• 1 tablespoon canned diced jalapeños (La Victoria recommended)

PRO TIP: Taste the canned jalapeños before adding. If they’re very spicy, chop them finely and use less to control the heat.

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the Marie Callendar’s cornbread mix with 1 1/2 cups water. Stir in the 2 cups of shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned jalapeños. Mix until the batter is smooth and lumps disappear.

Step 2: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Using an ice cream scoop makes filling the cups easy—fill each liner about two-thirds full.

Step 3: Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Honey Butter: Mix equal parts softened butter and honey and spread it on warm cornbread for a delicious finishing touch.

Lovin’ These Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

• Fast dinner side: These muffins pair well with nearly any meal—especially a hot bowl of turkey chili, fried chicken, or BBQ ribs.
• Sweet honey butter: Honey butter complements the savory cheese and mild heat beautifully, though regular butter is great too.
• Easy to make: Ready in about 35 minutes total with no electric mixer required.
• Flexible baking: If you don’t want muffins, you can bake the batter in an 8-inch pan, a 9×13 or 13×9 pan, a cast-iron skillet, or a glass baking dish.
• Simple formula: Three ingredients and a few easy steps—hard to beat for convenience and flavor.
• Marie Callendar’s mix: This mix yields moist cornbread and is a handy pantry staple for quick baking.

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