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Savory Hatch Green Chile Cornbread with Pepper Jack and Honey Butter

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A moist and flavorful cornbread featuring smoky Hatch green chiles, melty pepper jack cheese, and a sweet honey butter topping. Perfect for Southwestern-inspired meals and comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup roasted, peeled, diced Hatch green chiles (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup (about 115g) shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet in the oven while it heats for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with milk and melted unsalted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in diced Hatch green chiles and shredded pepper jack cheese evenly.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and brush it lightly with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread evenly. The batter will sizzle on contact.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. While baking, mix softened unsalted butter with honey until smooth to make honey butter.
  10. Let the cornbread cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a generous pat of honey butter on top.

Notes

Preheat the skillet to get a crispy crust. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cornbread tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Roasting fresh Hatch chiles adds smoky depth. Honey butter can be made ahead and warmed before serving.

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Keywords: cornbread, Hatch green chile, pepper jack cheese, honey butter, savory cornbread, Southwestern recipe, easy cornbread

Find it online: https://freshforkful.com/savory-hatch-green-chile-cornbread-recipe-with-pepper-jack-and-honey-butter-easy/