Description
Ready to spice up your table with something bold and unforgettable? This Spicy Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread with Zesty Lime Drizzle delivers sweet, savory, and fiery goodness in every bite. It’s the perfect side for your BBQ spread, a cozy bowl of chili, or even breakfast with a kick. With its moist crumb, honeyed top, and fresh herb-lime drizzle, this easy recipe will become your go-to for quick dinner ideas, savory snack cravings, or impressive brunch dishes. It’s one of those feel-good, flavor-packed food ideas you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (plus extra for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for drizzle)
1 tablespoon honey (for drizzle)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, then stir in buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and lime zest.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Fold in jalapeños and herbs.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Mix lime juice and honey to make the drizzle. Pour over warm cornbread and garnish with extra jalapeño slices and herbs.
7. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a pinch of chili flakes to the batter.
Don’t skip the lime drizzle—it brightens the whole dish and balances the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sweet cornbread, spicy jalapeño, lime drizzle, easy dinner, savory baking