GOLDEN SWEET ONION CORN BREAD

Golden Sweet Onion Corn Bread image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
CRANBERRY BUTTER:
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

In a 10-in. cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Add the onion, jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; cook over medium-low heat until onion is lightly browned and tender. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar until dissolved; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and remaining chili powder and brown sugar. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and chilies., Pour over onion mixture in skillet. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook cranberry sauce and lime zest over low heat until heated through. Cool completely., Let corn bread stand for 10 minutes. Invert corn bread onto a serving platter; cut into wedges. Pour cranberry mixture over softened butter; serve with corn bread.