Best 6 Cheese And Sweet Pepper Cornbread Recipes

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Awaken your taste buds with the delectable blend of sweet and savory flavors in our curated collection of cheese and sweet pepper cornbread recipes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our carefully selected recipes cater to a range of skill levels. From classic comfort food to creative twists on a timeless favorite, discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your palate and impress your loved ones. Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we explore the best cheese and sweet pepper cornbread recipes, ensuring a delightful and memorable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPERED CORNBREAD



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Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals to most palates. -Ila Bray, Pelham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups cornmeal
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
4 to 5 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, corn, buttermilk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cheese, peppers and onions. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESE AND SWEET-PEPPER CORNBREAD



Cheese and Sweet-Pepper Cornbread image

This cornbread tastes best when served on the same day it's baked.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for pan
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 can (4 ounces) hot or mild chopped green chiles
5 ounces sweet mini peppers (about 6), cut into thin rounds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs.
  • Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in cheese and chiles with juices until evenly distributed. Transfer to baking pan and smooth top. Scatter pepper rounds evenly over top.
  • Bake until golden brown along edges and a tester inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack, then invert onto another rack, top-side up. Let cool at least 15 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice each half into small wedges. Serve warm or room temperature.

CHEESE CORNBREAD



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This is almost like a cornbread version of macaroni and cheese¿and thus, it would be comforting and filling alongside tomato soup on a cold Fall day.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the pan
1 1/4 cups stone-ground cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 1/2-inch cubes Cheddar, plus 1 cup shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, kosher salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside. Whisk together the butter, buttermilk and eggs in a bowl and stir to combine. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and stir until smooth, then fold in the Cheddar cubes, grated Parmesan and 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar on top of the batter and continue to bake until the cheese is bubbling, the cornbread bounces back when pressed with a finger and a cake tester comes out clean, 10 minutes more.

SWEET JALAPENO CORNBREAD



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A surprisingly tasty blend of sweet cornbread and jalapeno peppers. If you love hot peppers and cornbread, then you must try this recipe.

Provided by hotsauce

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup margarine, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
2 cups cornmeal
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
4 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 ⅔ cups milk
1 cup chopped fresh jalapeno peppers, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat margarine and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Stir eggs and milk in a third bowl. Pour 1/3 milk mixture and 1/3 flour mixture alternately into margarine mixture; whisk until just mixed. Repeat with remaining ingredients and stir in jalapeno peppers. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 26 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 532.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

MOIST RED PEPPER CORNBREAD



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The name of this recipe says it all-except how perfect they are for scooping up that last drop of soups and stews! -Katherine Thompson, Tybee Island, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, flax, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the corn, 1 cup cheese and pepper., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY CORNBREAD



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When you're craving comfort food, our recipe for Cornbread should satisfy that craving. We've taken traditional cornbread and added corn and cheese to make it that much better. You may want to make an extra batch!

Provided by Country Crock®

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
⅔ cup milk
1/2 cup Country Crock® Spread, melted
1 cup corn
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix eggs, milk, and melted butter. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in corn and cheese. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then cut into 2-inch squares. Serve warm with Country Crock® Honey Butter Spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cornmeal. For this recipe, you'll want to use a coarse-ground cornmeal. This will give your cornbread a more rustic texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use fresh, sweet peppers. The peppers will add a nice flavor and sweetness to the cornbread. If you don't have fresh peppers, you can use frozen or canned peppers, but fresh is always best.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese. The cheese is what makes this cornbread so delicious. Use a good quality cheese that you enjoy the flavor of.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. This will help the cornbread to rise and get a nice golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

This cheese and sweet pepper cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has a slightly sweet and savory flavor. The cheese and peppers add a nice touch of flavor and color to the cornbread, and the cornmeal gives it a rustic texture. This cornbread is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.

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