Description
Cheddar Jalape?o Cornbread Muffins are a delightful combination of sweet cornbread, sharp cheddar cheese, and spicy jalape?os. These fluffy, golden muffins are perfect for any meal or as a standalone snack. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or paired with chili on a chilly evening, they promise to bring comfort and joy to your table. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these muffins make an irresistible treat for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalape?os (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a muffin tin with nonstick spray or liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined. Fold in cheddar cheese and jalape?os.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full; optionally sprinkle extra cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg