cornbread with jalapenos, chili powder and red pepper flakes

Cornbread is the perfect companion to so many dishes. It’s a southern staple and I’m so glad it came into my life when I moved to Texas! I’m now the kind of person that cannot have a bowl of chili unless it’s accompanied by a great piece of warm cornbread.

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Keeping it Simple

Ryan has a fantastic skillet cornbread he makes completely from scratch every Thanksgiving. Everyone loves it!

Once in a while, though, I like to take a cornbread mix and put a twist on it.

As you probably know by now, I like to keep things easy in the kitchen. So, I buy a quality mix and add some simple ingredients to make it special. In this case, I was looking to create a deliciously spicy cornbread!

a partially sliced southern cornbread in a baking dish

Adding a Spicy Kick to a Southern Favorite

As good as a plain traditional cornbread is, I tend to enjoy it with a kick! The only problem I have when I make cornbread with a kick is that I tend to eat more of it by itself instead of as a side dish!

side view of a slice of texas wildfire cornbread

This Texas Wildfire Cornbread definitely has some spice to it. It’s so easy to make and other than the mix, it only requires a few extra ingredients.

I love using Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Cornbread Mix because of its simple ingredients. You can still use this recipe with your own favorite mix or even with any from-scratch cornbread.

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A Delicious and Spicy Texas Cornbread

This Texas Wildfire Cornbread is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It’s perfectly fluffy and the taste of jalapeños is on point!

overhead shot of texas wildfire cornbread ingredients

My family really loves this recipe, with the exception of my littlest who doesn’t really eat super spicy foods. All my other kids are pros at spicy foods! My husband takes the cake though, he can eat spicy food better than most Hispanic people!

close up of texas wildfire cornbread slices on a dish

Now it’s your turn to give this wonderful recipe a try!

I have included some tips and tricks in the recipe card to help you make this amazing recipe even better.

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Essential Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 1 box cornbread mix I prefer Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Cornbread Mix
▢ ⅔ cup buttermilk
▢ ⅓ cup butter (salted) melted
▢ 1 egg
▢ ½ cup candied jalapeño peppers chopped
▢ ½ cup medium cheddar cheese shredded
▢ 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
▢ 1 tbsp chili powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Add the cornbread mix, buttermilk, butter and egg in a mixing bowl and stir until all ingredients are fully mixed.
Mix in the jalapeños, cheese, red pepper flakes and chili powder into the cornbread mixture.
Spray an 8″ x 11″ baking dish with cooking spray and pour the cornbread mixture into it.
Bake for 40 minutes.