Golden Sweet Onion Cornbread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
- CRANBERRY BUTTER:
- 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- In a 10-in. cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter; tilt to coat bottom and sides. Add the onion, jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; cook over medium-low heat until onion is lightly browned and tender. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar until dissolved; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and remaining chili powder and brown sugar. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and chiles.
- Pour over onion mixture in skillet. Bake at 425u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook cranberry sauce and lime zest over low heat until heated through. Cool completely.
- Let cornbread stand for 10 minutes. Invert cornbread onto a serving platter; cut into wedges. Pour cranberry mixture over softened butter; serve with cornbread.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/golden-sweet-onion-cornbread/ (may not work)