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Jalapeno cheddar spoon bread in a baking dish with some served into a bowl.
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5 from 6 votes

Jalapeño and Cheddar Spoon Bread

Rich cheddar cheese and a spicy kick of heat from jalapeño peppers make this spoon bread a favorite decadent and incredibly flavor-packed side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

spoon bread

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and divided
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (by weight)
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 3 thinly sliced green onions divided

garnishes

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons honey divided
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brush a 8” x 8” baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add milk and eggs and whisk together.
  • Stir in remaining butter until well combined.
  • Fold in cheese, jalapenos and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until just set in the center. Allow to cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Scoop into bowls and top with a drizzle of honey, some sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. Serve.

Notes

Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, bake the spoon bread in an oven preheated to 350°F for 5 minutes or until warm. The second best (but easier) method is to warm leftovers in the microwave in a covered dish for 45-60 seconds, or until warm.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1mg