Ingredients

  • 1 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup diced and seeded roasted poblano peppers

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
  • Add 1/4 cup butter and allow to melt while you begin to prepare the batter.
  • Reserve the melted butter for later use, carefully wipe out the pan and place in the oven to heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • In another bowl, combine the milk, buttermilk, egg and melted butter.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and gradually incorporate the wet mixture, stirring until the lumps are dissolved.
  • Fold in the cheese, corn and poblanos.
  • To bake the cornbread, carefully remove the skillet from the oven and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter so it sizzles.
  • Coat the pan with the butter and quickly pour the cornbread batter into the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
  • Serve warm.