If you’re looking for a delicious, quick, and easy meal, look no further than Walmart’s Hot Ribs paired with homemade jalapeño cheddar cornbread! This bread is filled with sharp cheddar cheese, fresh diced jalapeños, and green onion. You’ll love this easy cornbread recipe!

A 9x13 pan of jalapeño cheddar cornbread with a plate of ribs on the side.

This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

If there is one thing I love, it’s fast and easy dinner time recipes!

In fact, most nights I’m always looking for a little help. So when Walmart asked me to team up to showcase their Hot Ribs, I jumped at the opportunity. Ribs might just be one of my love languages.

I knew I had to pair these ribs with something delicious, so I opted for this jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe. What’s better than cornbread paired with delicious ribs?

In case you’re not a fan of sweet cornbread, you’re in luck! This recipe only uses 2 tablespoons of sugar for the whole batch. But, if you like it a little sweeter you can add another 2 tablespoons.

This recipe for jalapeno cheddar bread is studded with chopped jalapeño, green onions, and lots of extra sharp cheddar cheese. Plus it’s light and fluffy in texture so if you’re a fan of this type of cornbread this recipe is just for you!

It’s easy to pull together and pairs perfectly with everything from chili to ribs.

2 pieces of jalapeño cheddar cornbread stacked on a plate.

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Tell Me More About These Ribs!

If there is one thing I’m pressed for most days, it’s time!

Luckily I can just hop into my car and drive to my local Walmart to pick up hot and delicious ribs any day of the week.

These ribs were seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection. If you like fall-off-the-bone tender ribs these are for you!

Plus, like I said, they even come with their own bbq sauce. That means whether you love your ribs wet, or dry, you can have both options with Walmart’s hot ribs.

And the thing I love most about these ribs is that they are served hot, so there is ZERO need to reheat. Literally, just get home from the store, set it on the table, and BOOM dinner!

The bbq sauce is tangy with a subtle sweetness that is sure to please even the pickiest of bbq sauce lovers. I actually really loved the tang to this sauce. Since moving to the south, I have acquired a taste for tangy vinegar-based bbq sauces.

Pro-tip – call your Walmart deli beforehand, so you can make sure they haven’t sold out of these ribs before you get there. This happened to me and they were able to cook up a few more batches that were ready in just about an hour – how fast and easy is that?

Hot Ribs + Jalapeno Cheddar Bread = Dinner FTW!

So while most people think of serving cornbread with chili (and I don’t disagree – it’s a great option!), my favorite pairing is with bbq slathered ribs!

Jalapeño cheddar cornbread on plates served with bbq pork ribs.

I paired up with Walmart to show off their new fresh Hot Ribs that you can find daily at their counter deli or hot deli case. If you’re not sure where that is in your local Walmart it’s near where you would typically buy a fresh rotisserie chicken.

I actually made my jalapeño cheddar cornbread earlier in the day and then ran out to buy the Hot Ribs for a quick and easy dinner. I may not have school-age kids but I’m still looking for fast and easy weeknight meals!

Oh, and if you’re short on BBQ sauce don’t worry. These piping hot ribs come with their own bbq sauce so you don’t need to lift a finger!

These ribs made making dinner so much easier, and I plan on adding them to my dinner menu rotation. It’s nice to get a little help sometimes and it’s even better if that help is in the form of delicious ribs!

Jalapeño cheddar cornbread on a plate with a rack of ribs in the background.

What Do I Need to Make Homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread?

Making easy jalapeno cheese cornbread is super easy! In fact, you only need a few ingredients that you might already have on hand in your pantry.

All-purpose flour
Cornmeal
Sugar
Baking powder
Kosher salt
Buttermilk
Eggs
Extra sharp cheddar cheese
Green onions
Chopped fresh jalapeños

All of these ingredients can be easily found in your local grocery store or ordered from an online grocery store.

Can I Customize This Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread Recipe?

If you’re looking to switch things up for this cornbread you can make a few changes that will really let this dish shine.

Wanna add more smokey flavor? Add some bacon for added saltiness and smoked flavor. This jalapeno bacon cornbread pairs perfectly with bbq ribs.
Use a different cheese. If you want to add even more spice, go with a shredded pepper jack or for less sharpness use a mild cheddar or a Colby Jack blend. I opted for sharp cheddar because the sharp cheese pairs perfectly with smokey ribs.
Not a fan of heat? You can leave out the jalapeño peppers or use less if you’re not a fan of peppers. To my personal taste, this cornbread is not spicy but spicy levels are a very personal choice.
Add flavors like minced garlic or even smoked paprika to the bread to bring in even more flavor.
Stir in up to 1 cup of sweet corn kernels for added corn flavor. Roasted corn is another flavor addition!
Make jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins by adding the batter to lined muffin tins and cooking for about 15 minutes per batch.

A piece of jalapeño cheddar cornbread being taken out of a 9x13 baking dish.

Do I Have to Let My Cornbread Batter Rest?

You do not have to, BUT letting it rest helps activate the baking powder.

This adds more air into the batter which means you’ll be left with a light and fluffy cornbread.

Which, if you’re asking me, is the perfect type of cornbread!

Can I Freeze Leftover Cornbread?

Yes, of course! Wrap any cooled, leftover cornbread in plastic wrap and then add to a freezer-safe ziptop bag for storage.

You can freeze your cornbread for up to 3 months.

How Do I Reheat Cornbread?

You can reheat cornbread by warming it slightly in a toaster oven or just enjoying it at room temperature.

A piece of jalapeño cheddar cornbread on a spatula showing the jalapeno rings on the top of the cooked bread.

Love this easy jalapeño cheddar cornbread? Why not try a few of my other delicious side dishes that would pair perfectly with Walmart hot ribs!