Black Skillet Cornbread

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 dash salt
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup frozen corn thawed
• 1 cup grated orange cheddar
• 2 pickled jalapeños minced
• 4 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Grease a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9-inch square pan. In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a liquid 2-cup measure or a small bowl, mix the egg and buttermilk together. Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Stir in melted butter and mix gently. Add corn, 2/3 cup cheddar cheese and minced jalapeños.

Pour batter into prepared pan and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes and invert onto a cooling rack.

This recipe yields 9 large servings.