Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSummit Grill Kitchen & CocktailsChili Cornbread Cakes Recipe

Chili Cornbread Cakes Recipe

Time40m
Serves6

topped with house chili, Cheddar and grilled jalapeño.

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Ingredients

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Chili Cornbread Cakes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix together milk, egg, and melted butter.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Prepare Jalapeño

    Slice the jalapeño in half and remove seeds. Grill or roast until slightly charred.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cakes

    Lightly grease a muffin tin and pour the batter into each cup, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Top each cornbread cake with house chili, shredded Cheddar cheese, and a grilled jalapeño half. Serve warm.

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