Jalapeño Cornbread Poppers

Jalapeños and cornbread go together like peanut butter and jelly— and taste even better. We’ve already converted to adding the spicy little peppers to our cornbread , but what about trying the opposite? Yes, we’re talking about stuffing some cornbread into our jalapeños, popper style! You’ll want to try it, too, as soon as you see these guys come together. They’re easy, delicious, and guaranteed to be the hit of your next party. Just watch.

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JALAPEÑO CORNBREAD POPPERS


Serves 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

– 12 large fresh jalapeños
– 1 – 15-ounce box Honey Cornbread mix
– Water, according to package instructions
– 1-½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
– 1 cup fresh corn

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius). Spray a sheet pan lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and the pith. Place the cleaned peppers on the prepared baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cornbread mix with the recommended amount of water per the box instructions, 1 cup of the cheddar and the corn.
  4. Fill each half pepper with the cornbread mix. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cornbread is firm and cooked-through, and the cheese has started to brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Chef’s Tip

  • The amount of jalapeños needed may vary depending on the size of the peppers you are able to find. This recipe calls for large jalapeños, so more will be needed if smaller peppers are all you can find!

Recipe adapted from Oh, Bite It!