Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 jalapenos (ribbed and seeded, diced)
  • 1 jalapeno (ribbed and seeded, sliced)
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 6 oz. pepperjack cheese (cut into ½” cubes)

Instruction

  • Using a medium bowl, add buttermilk, oil, cornmeal, and flour; stir until well combined. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F with 9-10” cast iron pan in the oven.
  • Once the cornmeal mixture has rested, add eggs, baking powder, baking soda, salt, diced jalapenos, and 2 Tbsp of melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  • Carefully remove the cast iron pan from the oven and grease the bottom and sides with remaining 1 Tbsp of butter.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • Pour half of batter into skillet. Sprinkle cubed pepperjack cheese on top of batter. Pour remaining batter on top of cheese. Lay sliced jalapenos on top.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.