Best Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread Recipes

PEPPERED CORNBREAD

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Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals to most palates. -Ila Bray, Pelham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
4 to 5 green onions, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, corn, buttermilk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cheese, peppers and onions. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOT PEPPER HONEY CORNBREAD

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 hot chile pepper, such as serrano, Fresno or jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a10-inch cast-iron skillet into the oven to heat.
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the sliced peppers and toss to coat.
Remove the skillet from the oven and add 1 stick of the butter to the skillet to melt. Pour into a bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs and 1/2 cup of the honey to the bowl and whisk together. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry mix, then pour the combined batter into the hot skillet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
While the cornbread is cooling, mix the remaining stick of butter and 1/4 cup honey with the cayenne and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until completely combined.
Serve the cornbread with the hot honey.

PEPPERED CORN FRITTERS

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The addition of cumin complements the corn and peppers in these fritters that will be eaten up as quick as you can make them! -Precious Owens, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14 fritters.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt and pepper; stir into corn mixture. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.