• Mom Life
    • Parenting
    • autism
    • baby
    • school
      • back to school
      • pre school
      • elementary
      • middle school
      • high school
    • family
    • kids
      • teens
      • tweens
    • Home
      • cleaning
      • gardening
      • organizing
      • green living
      • finances
      • Healthy Living
        • wellness
        • weight loss
        • women’s health
      • Holiday
        • 4th of July
        • Christmas
        • Easter
        • Father’s Day
        • Halloween
        • Memorial Day
        • New Year’s Eve
        • St Patrick’s Day
        • Thanksgiving
        • Valentine’s Day
      • Beauty
        • fashion
      • pets
      • weddings
  • Eats
    • Food
      • appetizers
      • desserts
      • main dishes
      • sides
  • Drinks
    • cocktails
    • Mocktails
    • Beverages
  • Crafts
    • bath bombs
    • soaps
    • DIY
  • Fun
    • books
    • giveaways
      • winners
    • movies
    • music
    • television
    • Technology
    • Travel
      • Atlanta
      • attractions
      • concerts
      • hotels
      • Nashville
↑

Kicking It With Kelly

Eats, Drinks and Crafts on a Budget!

  • Mom Life
    • Parenting
    • autism
    • baby
    • school
      • back to school
      • pre school
      • elementary
      • middle school
      • high school
    • family
    • kids
      • teens
      • tweens
    • Home
      • cleaning
      • gardening
      • organizing
      • green living
      • finances
      • Healthy Living
        • wellness
        • weight loss
        • women’s health
      • Holiday
        • 4th of July
        • Christmas
        • Easter
        • Father’s Day
        • Halloween
        • Memorial Day
        • New Year’s Eve
        • St Patrick’s Day
        • Thanksgiving
        • Valentine’s Day
      • Beauty
        • fashion
      • pets
      • weddings
  • Eats
    • Food
      • appetizers
      • desserts
      • main dishes
      • sides
  • Drinks
    • cocktails
    • Mocktails
    • Beverages
  • Crafts
    • bath bombs
    • soaps
    • DIY
  • Fun
    • books
    • giveaways
      • winners
    • movies
    • music
    • television
    • Technology
    • Travel
      • Atlanta
      • attractions
      • concerts
      • hotels
      • Nashville

Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread

December 27, 2019 by Kelly 58 Comments

When I think of my mom, I think a lot about what she taught me as far as cooking goes. I was her shadow in the kitchen from as long as I can remember. I was always curious about what she was putting in her bowls, what she was mixing things with and how she was cooking them. Because we had a large family, mom had a set of core recipes she would make on a regular basis. We had a lot of pot roasts, spaghetti, soups, stews and lots of chili. Boy did we love mom’s chili! I tweaked her basic recipe with my 3 Bean Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Chili, and now that is a family favorite in my own home. When it is cold outside, there is nothing I love better than a steaming bowl of chili and some of my Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread. Boy oh boy is that a winning combination!

Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread 1

This is one of those recipes of mine that you can totally play with the ingredients. I am not a huge fan of jalapenos, so I sometimes replace that with a green pepper or a green chili. Chris loves jalapenos, so I will make a special batch for him with no peppers and just the jalapeno. If you are not a fan of the sweet cornbread, you can leave out the honey and it will not hurt the end result.

Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread

The onr thing I love about cornbread is the texture. It drives my husband crazy, but I will crumble a few pieces into my chili and then mix it up. Soooooo good ya’ll! But, if you are a dipper like he is, that is OK too! Basically, the cornbread is a vehicle to get that chili into your mouth, so slop that stuff up and get it into your belly STAT!! Enjoy!

Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread

Nothing says cold weather comfort food like chili and my Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread! Talk about slap your mamma good!

Print
Yum
Sweet & Spicy Southwest Corn Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, diced
  • 1/4 orange and red pepper, diced

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400ºF. Grease bottom and side of 8x8 baking pan.
  2. Beat milk, butter and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients all at once just until flour is moistened. Pour batter into pan.
  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by Yummly Rich Recipes
0.1
https://kickingitwithkelly.com/recipe/food/sweet-amp-spicy-southwest-corn-bread

What is your secret to the perfect cornbread?

Filed Under: food Tagged With: baking, bread, cornbread, recipe, recipes

About Kelly

Hi! My name is Kelly. I am a Southern mom, autism advocate, camera bug, foodie & crafter. Never miss a budget friendly recipe, DIY/craft project or fun tip

Comments

  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I bet that is so good right out of the oven! I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  2. Paula Schuck says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    That looks so good. Southwest cornbread is so good with so many things. I especially love it with chili.

    Reply
  3. Debi Gerhart says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    This looks so delicious! My friend loves to make chili and cornbread so I’ll have to share this with him! I’m sure he will love a new way to spice up his usual recipe! Now that it’s getting cooler out we will be in chili/soup making mode!

    Reply
  4. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    My husband cooks up barbecue all the time. While he cooks that up, I cook up southwest corn bread. I’ll give this recipe a try next time.

    Reply
  5. Dina says

    November 12, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    my secret is no lard and only butter. the butter gives it the best butterry taste! yum.

    Reply
  6. Pam says

    November 12, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    This looks so good! I love a good cornbread recipe!

    Reply
  7. Ronda Ogilvie says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    My family loves corn bread! This looks and sounds so delicious with the different peppers in it! They also look really festive for the holidays with the red and green. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  8. Stefanie C. says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    This looks like a great recipe! I love making chili and cornbread goes with chili so well! I’m excited to give this interesting twist on cornbread a try!

    Reply
  9. aimee fauci says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I LOVE cornbread. I prefer mine sweet with chunks of corn. I am so country I could eat it every day!

    Reply
  10. Liz Mays says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    This is just the kind of cornbread my family would love. That jalapeno kick would go great with some spicy bbq.

    Reply
  11. Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    That looks delicious. When I have had corn bread, instead of adding fresh jalapeno, I added cooked bacon bits. I am not a fan of jalapeno, but I love bacon 🙂

    Reply
  12. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    This seems like something my mom would like. She gets really into the tex mex flavors while I like my cornbread sweet and southern.

    Reply
  13. Jeanette says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    My dad is a HUGE corn bread fan and he loves things spicy. This would be the perfect marriage for him. When he comes for a visit I am going to try this.

    Reply
  14. Lois Alter Mark says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Ooh, that looks delicious. Forget the main course – I would be happy with just the cornbread!

    Reply
    • Liz Mays says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Haha that’s so true. I can easily fill up on cornbread before the main course.

      Reply
  15. Lisa Joy Thompson says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I love cornbread with a hint of sweetness, but for some crazy reason, my kids don’t! I may have to try your recipe. Maybe the kick will balance out the sweetness!

    Reply
  16. Sarah Bailey says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Oh yum this sounds absolutely delicious – I would love a piece warm. x

    Reply
  17. Onica{MommyFactor} says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    We really love corn bread, looks yummy and tasty, I’m gonna try to do this, this coming Christmas.

    Reply
  18. Ora Lee Gurr says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    The beautiful colors in the cornbread make it seem like a festive dessert. It will be fun to make it with some chili as a side next week.

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    My boyfriend loves cornbread but I never thought about spicing it up! I bet he’d love this.

    Reply
  20. Kristi says

    November 12, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I love cornbread… but I like honey on mine. Wonder if that would still taste okay since this is spicy? Maybe just stick with butter when I make it. Yum!

    Reply
  21. Brandy says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I am not a fan of corn bread, but this looks like something my oldest would like because she loves corn bread.

    Reply
  22. Amber NElson says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    I love corn bread. It sounds really good!

    Reply
  23. Tonya C says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    Love, love, love cornbread! I’ll have to give this one a try. Love the spicy!

    Reply
  24. tiaras and tantrums says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    we are corn bread eaters in my house! My girls and I adore a sweet corn bread and my husband and son love a spicy corn bread!

    Reply
  25. Jody @ Mommy Moment says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Oh my goodness this sounds delicious. It is exactly what I was hungry for today. Saving this for sure and going to Tweet it out too. Mmm.

    Reply
  26. Kristin says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    That looks very tasty. Ive never had spicy corn bread. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  27. Diana Elizabeth says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    I gasped in front of the computer. I love corn bread! I’m from the Southwest, SCORE!! I can’t wait to make this, thanks for taking the time to share this recipe!

    Reply
  28. Pam says

    November 13, 2015 at 12:39 am

    I love cornbread and don’t make it enough. It goes well with so many different foods. I think your recipe looks like it is a winner and I am going to give it a try next time I make chili.

    Reply
  29. Ourfamilyworld says

    November 13, 2015 at 4:52 am

    I love a good, moist cornbread. I love that this one has a spicy kick.

    Reply
  30. Jennifer says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:02 am

    I would definitely have to take out the jalapenos but everything else sounds amazing! I love corn bread but don’t make it often because I’m the only one in the family who does like it

    Reply
  31. Chubskulit Rose says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Anything sweet and spicy is a winner for me. This looks super delicious! Thanks a lot for the recipe.

    Reply
  32. Maggie Branch says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:30 am

    This is a great spin on the traditional corn bread! Sometimes you need to add a little oomph to the recipe and this version does just that!

    Reply
  33. Brandi @ penguinsinpink says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:02 am

    This cornbread sounds awesome! My hubby would be all over the jalapenos! He loves them.

    Reply
  34. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I love corn bread. I haven’t made it in such a long time. Going to have to give your recipe a try.

    Reply
  35. Rachelle says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Oh I’m making chili this weekend and this would be perfect to go with it. I can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
  36. Chasing Joy says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I’ve grown up with sweet corn bread. Never heard of a spicy variety until now. As kids my brothers used to call cornbread cake. LOL

    Reply
  37. Digna says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Yum! I love cornbread when it is super moist. This looks like one of those recipes. I am giving this one a pin for later!

    Reply
  38. Michelle Cantu says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:57 am

    How awesome! I am so making this for my Spicy loving husband. we do a lot of chili this time of year and cornbread with a kick would take our meal to another level.

    Reply
  39. Janell says

    November 13, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I love finding ways to spice up traditional recipe like this one. Who doesn’t love a little kick in their cornbread right? Yum!

    Reply
  40. Dina Demarest says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I love sweet cornbread and my son loves spicy. I think everyone in the house would find something to love about this cornbread.

    Reply
  41. lisa says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    I love cornbread. This sounds like a great new take on cornbread for me. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  42. Melissa says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    My Aunt Brenda used to make corn bread all of the time. I would love to recreate her cooking by making this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  43. April G says

    November 13, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    This type of cornbread is perfect for me. I like a little bite and a littte sweet. Yum.

    Reply
  44. Rebecca says

    November 13, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Oh yum! I will be trying your recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  45. Veronica says

    November 13, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    I love corn bread and this one looks super yummy! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  46. Crystal Lopez says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    Great recipe! This is really a go to side for my family. My kids love it with butter!

    Reply
  47. Yolanda @ Seeing It Their Way says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Sweet and Spicy my favorite food combo. I will have to try this cornbread recipe out during the holidays.

    Reply
  48. Shell says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    I don’t have a secret for mine. I still haven’t found one I love so I’ll have to try yours!

    Reply
  49. Emma Spellman says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Oh my gosh. This look like heaven! I will be making this very soon!

    Reply
  50. Ann BAcciaglia says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    Corn bread is one of my favourite things to eat! I really need to give it a try with a south west twist.

    Reply
  51. Shelley Zurek says

    November 14, 2015 at 10:21 am

    What a wonderful addition of peppers to give a little kick to something that is usually so sweet!

    Reply
  52. Rebecca Swenor says

    November 15, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    This corn bread with the peppers sounds amazing and I have not made corn bread in a while so I will have to make it. My sons love jalapenos and this would indeed be a treat for them
    .

    Reply
  53. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    My grandmother made corn bread similar to this… it so delicious!

    Reply
  54. Lisa Rios says

    November 16, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I have never tried any cornbread based recipe before, but my husband always wanted something out of it. This looks like a wonderful & healthy recipe to try a perfect add for the weather we have around here. I feel so hungry just seeing those cut pieces of the yummy bread.

    Reply
  55. Melinda says

    November 17, 2015 at 6:40 am

    I love cornbread especially when it’s sweet. I do like adding fun ingredients and this one looks delicious.

    Reply
  56. Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says

    November 17, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Do you know if you can make this in a cast iron skillet? I have started to make my cornbread in that and my kids and hubby just love it.

    Reply
  57. Jessica Bibs says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    This sounds like it would be terrific with plain or mixed soup beans & ham, as well as chili and other soups. Thanks for sharine…

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Connect with me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

About Me & Disclosures & Policies

Read About Me and My Disclosures and Policies.

Copyright © 2023 · Custom Theme by PixelMeDesigns.com on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in