Best 6 Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread Recipes

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Are you looking for a spicy and flavorful twist to your classic cornbread recipe? Look no further than ghost pepper popcorn cornbread! This tantalizing dish combines the heat of ghost peppers with the fluffy texture of popcorn and the comforting taste of cornbread. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where spice and soul intertwine, creating an unforgettable experience for your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GHOST PEPPER POPCORN CORNBREAD



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I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up with this twist on classic cornbread. Try adding corn kernels for more texture. -Allison Antalek, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed ghost chile pepper or cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Heat a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add popcorn and coconut oil; cook until oil begins to sizzle. Cover and shake for 3-4 minutes or until popcorn stops popping. Remove from heat. Place popcorn in a food processor; process until ground. Transfer 2 cups of ground popcorn to a large bowl (save remainder for another use). Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chile pepper. Add eggs, milk and 2 tablespoons butter; beat just until moistened. Stir in jalapenos. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet; place in oven to heat skillet. Carefully remove hot skillet from oven. Add batter; bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOT PEPPER HONEY CORNBREAD



Hot Pepper Honey Cornbread image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Kosher salt
1 hot chile pepper, such as serrano, Fresno or jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a10-inch cast-iron skillet into the oven to heat.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the sliced peppers and toss to coat.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and add 1 stick of the butter to the skillet to melt. Pour into a bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs and 1/2 cup of the honey to the bowl and whisk together. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry mix, then pour the combined batter into the hot skillet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • While the cornbread is cooling, mix the remaining stick of butter and 1/4 cup honey with the cayenne and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until completely combined.
  • Serve the cornbread with the hot honey.

HOT PICKLED PEPPER CORNBREAD



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"This spicy, sweet, salty cornbread is so delicious, I had to put it in my book "Duff Bakes." Serve it on its own, or use it in cornbread stuffing. It'll add a whole new dimension," says Duff.

Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield one 10-inch round loaf or 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup chopped spicy pickled peppers, drained well, at room temperature (pepperoncini work awesome here)
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 10-inch round pan or 18 standard muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Get two big mixing bowls. In one, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. In the other, whisk the honey, buttermilk, eggs and peppers.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and stir in the liquid mixture. When the liquid is incorporated, mix in the butter.
  • Pour into the pan or divide among the muffin cups, filling them to within 1/2 inch of the top. For a 10-inch pan, bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For muffins, bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Also, if you want to sneak some shredded cheddar or mozz on top before baking, I won't tell.

HONEY-PEPPER CAST IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD



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After much experimentation adapting and combining recipes, this one is the keeper. A scratch cornbread combining honey and pepper in an iron skillet yields a very tasty cornbread of excellent texture.

Provided by Craig Kendall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
¼ cup honey

Steps:

  • Drop butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet and place on the center rack of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove skillet from oven as soon as butter melts; this may be before oven reaches set temperature. Tip the skillet until melted butter coats all sides.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs thoroughly in another large bowl. Add milk and honey and whisk until combined. Add dry ingredients and stir just until mixed; pour batter into the prepared skillet. Stir batter in a folding motion to incorporate any remaining melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 457.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

CORNBREAD WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS



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An absolutely incredible cornbread recipe! I don't remember where I found this one but it was while I was in grad school. I invited the crew over and made this recipe to accompany a pot of chili. All I can say is that it was excellent and much enjoyed! If there are leftovers, excellent reheated or toasted. A lot of ingredients but.... yummmmmm!

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/3 cups milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup canned corn, drained
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup grated onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together in lg bowl.
  • In sm bowl, mix together eggs, milk,& butter; add to dry ingredients.
  • Add remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly.
  • Fill lightly-greased 12 c muffin pans ½ full w/ batter (or turn into greased 9"x13" pan).
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 mins (longer for pan) or til top springs back when lightly pressed; remove from oven.
  • Let cool before turning muffins out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 555.5, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7

BASIL, ROASTED PEPPERS AND MONTEREY JACK CORNBREAD



Basil, Roasted Peppers and Monterey Jack Cornbread image

I just started adding my favorite things to basic cornbread and I came up with something great!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 ¾ cups cornmeal
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese
1 ⅓ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
2 ounces roasted marinated red bell peppers, drained and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Butter a 9x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix cornmeal with the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Add 7 tablespoons butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Whisk buttermilk and eggs in medium bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until blended. Mix in cheese, corn, red peppers, basil, and onion. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake cornbread until golden and tester inserted comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan. Cut cornbread into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 623.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Properly Measure Ingredients: Use accurate measuring tools to ensure the correct proportions of ingredients.
  • Follow Recipe Instructions: Carefully follow the recipe instructions, especially regarding cooking times and temperatures.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cornbread.
  • Preheat Your Oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking the cornbread.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet provides even heat distribution and a crispy crust.
  • Let It Cool: Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This article presents a collection of delectable ghost pepper popcorn cornbread recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free, vegan, or classic cornbread, these recipes offer unique flavor combinations and a tantalizing spicy kick from the ghost peppers. By incorporating fresh ingredients, following the instructions meticulously, and using the right tools, you can create a perfect cornbread that will impress your taste buds. So, embark on this culinary journey and discover the extraordinary taste of ghost pepper popcorn cornbread.

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