Spicy Cowboy Cornbread

This Cowboy Cornbread has a Kick! Courtesy of the Jalapeño peppers. This cornbread is not for the weak! You have been warned!

Here's my version of a Spicy Cowboy Cornbread. If you are not a fan of jalapeños, I suggest you try my Buttermilk Cornbread. But if you like a little kick to your cornbread, try my Green Chili Bread.

As you can guess, it's the jalapeños that give this cornbread a kick. If you find it too spicy, simply cut back on the number of jalapeños you add to the batter.

Ever wonder why Jalapeño peppers are so hot? Well check out this article on Jalapeño Peppers to find out more. The Scoville Scale is the industry standard for measuring how hot a pepper is. You might want to check it out if you are not used to eating Jalapeño peppers.

🥛 Buttermilk Substitution

If you don't have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes. Since this recipe calls for 2 ½ cups you will need to adjust accordingly.

🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

Pepper Type	Scoville Rating (Heat)
Bell Pepper	0-0
Banana Pepper	0-500
Poblano Pepper	1000-1500
Jalapeño Pepper	2500-8000
Serrano Peppers	10,000-25,000
Manzano Pepper	12,000-30,000
Tabasco & Cayenne	30,000-50,000
Habanero Pepper	100,000-300,000
Ghost Pepper	855,000-1,000,000
Carolina Reaper	1,500,000-2,300,000

Did you know you can use cornbread as pizza dough? Yep. You sure can. Check out my Cornbread Pizza recipe. Super easy to make and delicious. A family favorite.

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📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make this Spicy Cowboy Cornbread recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cornbread Mix, Buttermilk, Eggs, Canola Oil, Mexican Blend Cheese, Cream Corn and Jalapeños.

🥣 How to Make Spicy Cowboy Cornbread

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely before serving.