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Close up of raw ingredients including yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, sharp orange cheddar, and fresh green jalapenos for Creole Cornbread.

The Ultimate Creole Cornbread Recipe (Moist & Cheesy)

This savory Creole Cornbread features a rustic golden-brown crust, a moist crumbly center, melted orange cheddar cheese, and fresh green jalapeños. Baked perfectly in a hot cast iron skillet every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Creole, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal Medium grind
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter For greasing the skillet
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Orange Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 2 medium Green Jalapeños Finely diced

Equipment

  • 1 10-Inch Black Cast Iron Skillet Essential for the crispy crust.
  • 2 Mixing Bowls For wet and dry ingredients.

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Place your 10-inch black cast iron skillet into the oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, Creole seasoning, and salt. Whisk vigorously until the spices are evenly dispersed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until completely smooth. Slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter while whisking constantly.
  4. Pour the wet buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the batter together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the shredded orange cheddar cheese and the diced green jalapeños. Ensure they are distributed evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven and drop in 1 tbsp of butter. Swirl to coat, then pour in the batter.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until the edges pull away and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Never skip the hot skillet: Heating the cast iron pan first is required for a crispy crust.
Grate your own cheese for the best melty texture.
Ensure buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature so the melted butter doesn't clump.
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