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Flavorful Hatch Green Chile Cornbread Recipe with Easy Honey Butter Spread

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A moist and flavorful cornbread featuring smoky Hatch green chile and sweet corn, paired with a silky honey butter spread. Perfect for cozy meals and entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (stone-ground preferred for texture)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can swap for gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar as a substitute)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup roasted Hatch green chile, peeled and chopped (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen (thawed)
  • Optional: ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • For the Honey Butter:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet or baking dish inside while the oven heats to get it hot (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until lightly frothy, then stir in buttermilk and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in roasted Hatch green chile and corn kernels. Add shredded cheddar cheese if using.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter in, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  8. While baking, whip softened butter with honey and sea salt until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  9. Let cornbread rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with honey butter spread on top.

Notes

Preheat the skillet to get a crispy crust. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cornbread tender. Whip honey butter until fluffy for best texture. Use foil to tent if top browns too fast. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice.

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Keywords: Hatch green chile, cornbread, honey butter, spicy cornbread, easy cornbread recipe, gluten-free option, comfort food

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