Cheesy Corn Cornbread - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 jalapeño, ribs removed, seeded, and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup canned mexi-corn
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup canned cream corn