ROASTED JALAPENO AND CHEESE CORNBREAD

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This cornbread is best served freshly baked. The roasted peppers provide a light heat, a good strong cheddar is best for full flavour. I sometimes add two tablespoons of finely chopped onion along with the peppers. Source: Homemakers magazine

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 cornbread, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 small fresh jalapeno peppers
1 cup milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup white flour
1/4 cup wholewheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup strong cheddar cheese, diced (or grated)

Steps:

  • Prepare peppers: over grill or under broiler, roast peppers until skin is charred, transfer to covered bowl and let cool. Peel, seed and chop finely. Set aside.
  • In 425 degree oven, heat 8 or 9 inch cast-iron skillet while you prepare the batter.
  • Batter: in saucepan, bring milk to boil, stir in prepared peppers. Remove from heat and let stand until at room temperature, beat in egg and melted butter (or oil).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flours, sugar, baking powder, cumin and salt; stir in milk/pepper mixture until just blended.
  • Fold in cheese.
  • Remove heated skillet from oven and grease with a little oil, scrape in batter, smooth top.
  • Return to oven and bake until golden brown on top and bottom, approximately 25 minutes.
  • Let cool in skillet for 10 minutes, with offset spatula, loosen bottom of bread and remove from skillet. Serve warm. Enjoy! .

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