Side dishe for 12
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
This moist cornbread combines jalapeños, green onion, and cheddar in a sweet batter baked until firm.
Typical price
$1.63for 4 servings
$0.41 per serving$1.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesGame day
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarBaking powder and sodaFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeños
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan with oil.
- Stir the yogurt, milk, vinegar, and baking soda together in a bowl and let them stand for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, salt, and garlic powder in another bowl.
- Melt the butter and whisk it with the sugar, eggs, yogurt mixture, jalapeños, green onion, and cheddar.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined, then spread it in the pan.
- Bake for 24 to 27 minutes, until the center is firm and the edges are golden.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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