Pepper Jack Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Pepper Jack Skillet Cornbread is the perfect way to kick up a standard barbecue side dish. Buttery, crispy edges and tender, moist cornbread with just the right amount of spicy flavor.
How to Make the Best Pepper Jack Skillet Cornbread
This Pepper Jack Skillet Cornbread is the ultimate barbecue side dish that elevates a simple cornbread mix into something truly special. The combination of pepper jack cheese and a hot cast iron skillet creates golden, crispy edges while keeping the interior tender and moist. It’s the perfect balance of comfort food and bold flavor.
What makes this recipe so remarkable is how easy it is to execute. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a restaurant-quality cornbread that guests will be asking for seconds of. The sour cream adds richness and tang, while the pepper jack cheese brings just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the dish.
This cornbread is ideal for serving alongside chili, barbecue, or any hearty main course. The crispy, buttery exterior paired with the creamy cheese interior makes it a standout side that’s sure to become a regular rotation in your kitchen.
Pepper Jack Skillet Cornbread
Pepper Jack Skillet Cornbread is the perfect way to kick up a standard barbecue side dish. Buttery, crispy edges and tender, moist cornbread with just the right amount of spicy flavor.
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, sour cream, milk, egg and pepper jack cheese.
- Whisk until combined.
Baking
- Remove the skillet from the oven and melt butter.
- Pour batter into the hot skillet spreading evenly with a spatula (butter may pool around edges).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the center is done and the edges are crispy.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best crispy edges
- The butter pooling around the edges is normal and helps create that signature crispiness