This Cheesy Corn Cornbread is crispy on the outside and super moist on the inside. The spice from the jalapeno is well balanced with the gooey cheese and crisp corn you get in every bite. It’s so good!

Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama

The Taste of Southern Hospitality

If you’ve ever lived in the south or visited the south, then you are probably aware that cornbread is a staple in most southern homes. And there is quite the debate over how it should be prepared. Just like iced tea, the big question is do you take your cornbread sweet or non-sweet? I grew up on both and have witnessed many serious discussions amongst my elders about which version is the best. I am indifferent as long as it’s moist and delicious!

I serve this cornbread with everything from BBQ to chili to enchiladas and I almost always have someone begging me for the recipe. It’s that good!

Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama

The Ultimate Cornbread Experience

My grandmothers probably shake their heads from above every time I tweak or make additions to a traditional cornbread recipe. But that’s what is so brilliant about cornbread is that it can take on so many different flavors. It can be as sweet, savory, or spicy as you would like. The spice from the jalapeno is well balanced with the gooey cheese and crisp corn you get in every bite. So if it’s “legal” in your family to experiment with cornbread, then you are lucky because this Cheesy Corn Cornbread is the ultimate cornbread experience.

I love baking cornbread in a cast iron skillet because that’s how we made it growing up and it makes the edges extra crispy.

I’ll sometimes leave the jalapeno out and use plain corn instead of mexi-corn if someone doesn’t like spicy. I also love baking this recipe into muffins when feeding a crowd. The recipe makes about 18 muffins and they need to bake for about 20 minutes.

Cheesy Corn Cornbread in a cast iron skillet on a white marble counter.

What Do I Need to Make Cheesy Corn Cornbread?

(see recipe card for measurements and details)

  • Unsalted butter
  • Jalapeño
  • Garlic
  • Canned Mexi-corn
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • All-purpose flour
  • Yellow cornmeal
  • Baking powder
  • Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Canned cream corn
  • Cast iron skillet or oven-safe skillet
Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama

No Cast Iron Skillet? No Problem!

No worries at all if you don’t have a cast iron skillet because this cornbread will turn out just as delicious baked in any baking dish. It’s one of those recipes that’s easy to adjust depending on your taste and those you’re feeding.

How to Make Cheesy Corn Cornbread

  • First, preheat oven to 350°F. Add 1 tablespoon butter to a cast iron skillet or regular skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the jalapeno and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the mexi-corn kernels and sauté another minute. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Next, toss 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese into the flour mixture with your hands. Then melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
  • In a second bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, egg, and creamed corn. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and then stir in the sautéed corn and jalapeno until combined. Pour mixture back into the cast iron skillet or a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until cheese starts to crisp and brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama

More Delicious Cornbread to Feed a Crowd

  • These Honey Corn Muffins are moist, sweet, and full of creamy corn. They go great with a bowl of hearty chili, a plate of saucy barbecue or as a take-along for your next potluck!
  • My Sweet and Simple Cornbread is a classic cornbread that is sweet, simple and scrumptiously delicious!
  • This Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cornbread is perfect for fall! It has added nutrition from pumpkin and whole wheat flour that makes it hearty and wholesome. It’s slightly sweet, super moist, and oh-so comforting.
  • Crumbled cornbread, fresh veggies, ranch dressing and bacon take this delicious Layered Cornbread Salad to new heights. Better make a double recipe because everyone will be coming back for seconds!
Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama

If you make this Cheesy Corn Cornbread, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share.

Enjoy!

xoxo,

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Cheesy Corn Cornbread by The BakerMama

Cheesy Corn Cornbread

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  • Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12
  • Category: Bread

Description

This Cheesy Corn Cornbread is crispy on the outside and super moist on the inside. The spice from the jalapeno is well balanced with the gooey cheese and crisp corn you get in every bite. It’s so good!


Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 jalapeño, ribs removed, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup canned mexi-corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup canned cream corn

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon butter to a cast iron skillet or regular skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the jalapeno and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the mexi-corn kernels and sauté another minute. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese into the flour mixture with your hands. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter.
  4. In a second bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, egg, and creamed corn. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and then stir in the sautéed corn and jalapeno until combined. Pour mixture back into the cast iron skillet or a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until cheese starts to crisp and brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This recipe can be baked into muffins. The recipe makes about 18 muffins and they bake for about 20 minutes.

About The BakerMama

Maegan is the author of her best-selling Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads and Brilliant Bites cookbooks. She started blogging in 2012 and features hundreds of original recipes on The BakerMama. She truly enjoys sharing her easy, family-friendly recipes, creative meal ideas, food board creations, and entertaining spreads to encourage others to get in the kitchen and make something memorable for their loved ones to enjoy together. Learn More

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  1. No sugar for a Diabetic here but my finished mix was too dry. I compensated by adding water. Thanks for sharing.






    1. Hi Laura! I haven’t tried this recipe with sugar, so I couldn’t say for sure how much, but I have another great cornbread recipe that I make often with 3 tablespoons sugar so maybe start with 2-4 tablespoons and go from there. I hope it turns out just as great. Enjoy!