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    Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread

    November 17, 2021 · Published: November 22, 2021 By: Asian Inspired Eats 2 Comments

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    This buttery, golden-brown and creamy Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread is baked in individual mini cast-iron skillets. It's the ultimate southern side dish with a kick!

    Oooh mama, this easy Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread is "da bomb!" No, literally, it’s like a spicy explosion in your mouth! This is a southern family recipe from my mother-in-law, but I added the jalapeño peppers for a kick. Our family has made this super simple cornbread for decades and it never gets old!

    You'll definitely want to serve this Southern-style cornbread in these adorable, mini cast iron skillets! They're the perfect individual servings for that rustic table-side look.

    A mini skillet of baked jalapeño corn bread with a pat of butter on top and a black and white checkered napkin on the side, on top of a wooden board.

    What's different about this Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread? The addition of the whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and jalapeño peppers! Every bite is crisp from being baked in the iron skillet, creamy and moist from the creamed corn and sour cream, and spicy from the peppers. Just so good!

    What to serve with this skillet cornbread?

    This cornbread is the absolute perfect side for my Asian-Spiced Pork Chili with Butternut Squash! This chili is a bowl of comfort and ideal for the chilly days ahead. It's hearty, delicious, and loaded with flavor. Chili and cornbread is a marriage made in heaven!

    Asian-inspired pork chili in a large pot with a smaller bowl of chili behind topped with fresh guacamole slices.
    In This Article:
    • What to serve with this skillet cornbread?
    • Ingredients you need to make skillet cornbread
    • How to make skillet jalapeño cornbread
    • Tips and tricks
    • Want more recipes like this?
    • Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread

    Ingredients you need to make skillet cornbread

    You'll need just seven ingredients to make this easy, Southern-style skillet cornbread!

    Labeled ingredients for making skillet jalapeño corn bread on top of a marble board.
    • Vegetable oil for coating the cast iron skillets
    • 1 (8.5 ounce) box corn muffin mix (I used Jiffy)
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
    • 1 (8.75 ounce can) creamed corn
    • 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeño peppers
    • 4 pats of butter

    [*See recipe card for exact quantities.]

    How to make skillet jalapeño cornbread

    1. Preheat it. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat the mini skillets with vegetable oil, including the sides.
    2. Mix it. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn muffin mix, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, both corns, and jalapeño peppers, until well combined.
    3. Pour it. Pour the cornbread mixture into the individual mini skillets, about ¾ of the way up.
    4. Bake it. Place the skillets into the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
    5. Broil it. Broil another 1-2 minutes if not yet browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
    6. Top it. Top each skillet cornbread with a pat of butter while still hot.
    7. Slice it. Slice into quarters while still in the skillet and serve immediately.
    8. Jazz it. (Optional) Place a few slices of fresh jalapeños on top of each skillet cornbread.

    [*See recipe card for complete directions.]

    Batter for making skillet jalapeño corn bread in a large glass mixing bowl with a package of Jiffy corn muffin mix on the side.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn muffin mix, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, both canned corns, and diced jalapeño peppers, until well combined.

    Batter for making skillet jalapeño corn bread in a large glass mixing bowl with a ladle inserted, and in two small cast iron skillets, on top of a wooden board with a black and white checkered napkin on the side.

    Pour the cornbread mixture into the individual mini skillets, about ¾ of the way up. Bake for 20 minutes until golden-brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

    Look at all that corn, and those jalapeño peppers! This cornbread batter is off the charts!

    A piece of skillet jalapeño corn bread being lifted out of a mini skillet with a pat of butter on top and a black and white checkered napkin on the side and two other mini skillets behind.

    Slice into quarters while warm, top with a pat of butter, and serve these mini skillets table-side! These make such a fun presentation!

    A baked jalapeño corn bread in a mini skillet with a spatula on top and a black and white checkered napkin on the side, and two other mini skillets behind, on top of a wooden board.

    Tips and tricks

    • Don't have mini skillets? No problem! Just use a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for this recipe. You'll need to bake it for about 30-35 minutes, but keep checking to make sure you don't overcook it!
    • Want to jazz it up? Add some fresh jalapeño slices and shredded cheddar cheese on top!
    • This cornbread freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place in a zipper bag to freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost to room temperature and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees when ready to serve.
    • To make these into corn muffins, Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill each muffin well ⅔ of the way up and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese half-way through cooking.

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    This buttery, golden-brown and creamy Skillet Jalapeño Cornbread is baked in individual mini cast-iron skillets. It's the ultimate southern side dish with a kick!

    • Total Time: 30 min
    • Yield: 4-6 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • Vegetable oil for coating the cast iron skillets
    • 1 (8.5 ounce) box corn muffin mix (I used Jiffy)
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
    • 1 (8.75 ounce can) creamed corn
    • 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
    • 4 pats of butter

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat the mini skillets with vegetable oil, including the sides.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn muffin mix, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, both corns, and the jalapeño peppers, until well combined.
    3. Pour the cornbread mixture into the individual mini skillets, about ¾ of the way up.
    4. Place the skillets into the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
    5. Broil another 2 minutes if not yet browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
    6. Top each skillet cornbread with a pat of butter while still hot. Slice into quarters while still in the skillet and serve immediately.
    7. Optional: Place a few slices of fresh jalapeños on top of each skillet cornbread.

    Notes

    • Don't have mini skillets? No problem! Just use a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for this recipe. You'll need to bake it for about 30-35 minutes, but keep checking to make sure you don't overcook it!
    • Want to jazz it up? Add some fresh jalapeño slices and shredded cheddar cheese on top!
    • This cornbread freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place in a zipper bag to freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost to room temperature and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees when ready to serve.
    • To make these into corn muffins, Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill each muffin well ⅔ of the way up and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese half-way through cooking.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 414
    • Sugar: 2.6 g
    • Sodium: 495.5 mg
    • Fat: 26.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 37.3 g
    • Protein: 9.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 112.5 mg

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    1. Steve Madison says

      November 22, 2021 at 11:51 am

      Was planning on making a classic cornbread for Thanksgiving, but changed my mind when I saw this recipe! It truly is “da bomb!”

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        November 22, 2021 at 11:52 am

        Yes it is! We have loved this spicy cornbread for decades and never looked back! So glad you like this recipe!

        Reply

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