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Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

Name: Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup popcorn kernels; 1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed ghost chile pepper or cayenne pepper; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 4 tablespoons melted butter, divided; 1/2 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers

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Prep: 40 min. Bake: 25 min.

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8 servings

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023

I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up with this twist on classic cornbread. Try adding corn kernels for more texture. —Allison Antalek, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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Ingredients

1/3 cup popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed ghost chile pepper or cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Heat a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add popcorn and coconut oil; cook until oil begins to sizzle. Cover and shake until popcorn stops popping, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place popcorn in a food processor; process until ground. Transfer 2 cups of ground popcorn to a large bowl (save remainder for another use). Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chile pepper. Add eggs, milk and 2 tablespoons butter; beat just until moistened. Stir in jalapenos.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet; place in oven to heat skillet. Carefully remove hot skillet from oven. Add batter; bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 241 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

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