SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD WITH CHILI HONEY-LIME BUTTER

Southwestern Cornbread with Chili Honey-Lime Butter image

I put a wonderful twist on my grandma's classic cornbread. The teachers at my kids' school thought it was sensational. Any leftover flavored butter can be kept in the refrigerator for about a week, and used in other great recipes or on seeded toast. -Elizabeth Charpiot, Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, patted dry and chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup minced chives
CHILI HONEY-LIME BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the red peppers, corn and chives., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 400° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the butter, lime juice, honey, chili powder and lime zest. Serve with warm cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.