Gluten-Free Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread
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Bake a moist and flavorful gluten-free cornbread featuring sharp cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeños. This recipe uses a standard gluten-free all-purpose blend.
Author: Ahazzam
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh jalapeños, seeded and minced (use more or less based on heat preference)
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and lightly flour (with GF flour) an 8×8 inch baking pan or a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and minced jalapeños until they are evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan or skillet.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cornbread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For a less spicy cornbread, remove all seeds and white pith from the jalapeños before mincing.
To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the milk with unsweetened almond or soy milk and use a dairy-free cheddar alternative.
If your GF flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon to the dry ingredients for better structure.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 250
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 350
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 9
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 23
Fiber: 2
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 55