Looking for the perfect chili side?

This cheesy cornbread is it.

Who doesn’t lovecornbread?

Jalapeño Cornbread

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Wait, don’t answer that.

For the rest of us, cornbread is the ultimate comfort food.

Perfect to go withchili beans.

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Some jalapenos can be very hot and some can be as mild as bell peppers.

If you get scorching chiles, you may want to scale back a bit.

If the chiles just aren’t hot, add some chile pepper flakes to the batter.

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In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, and egg.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.

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Stir in the melted butter, the chopped jalapenos, corn, and cheese.

Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet, and smooth the surface with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Let the jalapeno cornbread rest in the skillet for 10 to 20 minutes before cutting wedges and serving.

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Remember that the skillet is still very HOT.

(I’ve burned my hand picking up a hot skillet; it’s no fun.)

Serving tipdrizzle with honey!

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There’s plenty of butter in the batter, none extra needed.

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