Corny N Spicy Cornbread Recipe

Say goodbye to dry cornbread! This recipe, baked in a cast iron skillet, uses a secret ingredient – mayonnaise – for unbelievably moist and flavorful results. Two eggs and a generous four teaspoons of baking powder (yes, really!) create a perfectly textured cornbread that's both sweet and spicy. Perfect alongside your favorite Southern comfort food, Thanksgiving turkey, or even as a delicious breakfast treat! Get ready for the most amazing cornbread you've ever tasted.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 223.5 kcal

Protein 9g

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Ingredients for Corny N Spicy Cornbread

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
All Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
Milk
Lemon Juice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Vegetable Oil
Jalapeno Peppers
Green Peppers
Kernel Corn

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How to Make Corny N Spicy Cornbread

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, eggs, sugar, and oil.
In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chili powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Corny N Spicy Cornbread?

Corny N Spicy Cornbread takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Corny N Spicy Cornbread?

Corny N Spicy Cornbread has approximately 223.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Corny N Spicy Cornbread?

The key ingredients for Corny N Spicy Cornbread are Cornmeal, All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.