Skillet Cornbread (Jalapeño Cheddar)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp butter (for skillet)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 jalapeño, diced

Method

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Place a cast-iron skillet in the oven to preheat.
2. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter; stir into dry ingredients.
4. Carefully remove skillet; add 1 tbsp butter to coat.
5. Fold cheddar and jalapeño into batter before baking.
6. Pour batter into hot skillet; bake 18–22 minutes until golden.

Notes

A preheated skillet gives cornbread crisp edges.