Make sure you use plain ground cornmeal for this Cajun Cornbread, not a prepared cornbread mix.
Experiment with different cheeses, like Colby, Cheddar, or Smoked Gouda.
Tailor the heat from the spices to your preference.
Butter the top of the baked cornbread right when first removed from the oven. It keeps the top crust from getting too crusty.
If you use fresh Hatch chilies, mince and microwave a minute to precook. Cool before using.