Cheesy Cornbread

4.25 from 8 votes

This Cheesy Cornbread recipe is so addicting and simple to make. Adding sharp Cheddar cheese makes it savory and delicious. You can double the recipe to fit in a 9-by-13-inch dish.

Prep Time25

Total Time1 30

Course: Baking, Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy cornbread, cornbread, quick bread

Servings: to 12

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Tara Teaspoon

Ingredients

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup (5 ounces) frozen sweet corn, thawed
1½ cups (6 ounces) fresh shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
2 medium jalapenos diced, optional

Instructions

Heat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9-by-9-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper; set it aside.
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
Combine the liquid ingredients and the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the corn and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir just until the batter is combined. (Add jalapenos with corn and cheese if using).
Spread batter into prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese on top.
Bake 25 minutes and then cover with a piece of foil, buttered or sprayed with cooking spray so it doesn’t stick to the cheese. Continue to cook for 8 to 10 more minutes, until center is set and cornbread is cooked through. You can test it by gently pressing on the top and see if it bounces back, or inserting a toothpick into the center and it should come out clean or only with a few little crumbs.
Let cool in pan at least 15 minutes before serving. Store cooled cornbread in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to two days.

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Notes

If you are making this gluten-free you may need to increase the baking time by adding 5 to 10 more minutes.

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