SPICY JALAPENO CORNBREAD

Spicy Jalapeno Cornbread image

We enjoy the combination of flavors in this golden corn bread. It's not dry or crumbly like other corn breads.-Anita LaRose, Benavides, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 to 2 tablespoons seeded jalapeno peppers

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, cheese, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, add corn, buttermilk, oil and jalapenos. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.