Ingredients
1/2 c. (1 stick) melted butter, plus more for skillet
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. honey
2 large eggs
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
6 oz. pepper jack cheese, cubed
Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and butter a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and eggs until combined. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Pour wet ingredients over dry and stir until just combined.Step 3Spread half the cornbread batter into prepared skillet and scatter pepper jack cheese over batter in an even layer. Pour over remaining batter, spreading it to cover cheese. Step 4Bake until golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Step 5Let cool 5 minutes in skillet, then garnish with chives and cut into squares.
