Montana Grille's Famous Firebread recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Montana Grille's Famous Firebread Recipe

Inspired by Montana Grille
Time40m
Serves6

The perfect warm up to your dinner. Jalapeño cornbread topped with butter and served hot in a cast iron skillet.

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Ingredients

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General Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Make the Jalapeño Cornbread Batter

1

Prepare the Mixing Bowl

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir together until dry ingredients are well incorporated.

2

Add Wet Ingredients

To the dry mixture, add 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough bread.

3

Fold in Jalapeños

Finely dice 1–2 fresh jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat) and fold them evenly into the batter.

Cook the Firebread

4

Prepare the Skillet

Place a cast iron skillet (8-10 inch) over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to lightly coat the skillet. Let it heat until hot.

5

Bake the Cornbread

Pour the jalapeño cornbread batter into the hot skillet and spread evenly. Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serve the Firebread

6

Add Butter & Serve

Remove the skillet from the oven and immediately top the hot cornbread with a few pats of butter. Let it melt over the top. Serve directly in the skillet for an authentic Montana Grille experience.