In this post I’ll be sharing how to make Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Bread Muffins.

Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Bread Muffins are a great side to your meal and so easy to make. The muffins have a pop of spicy flavor form the jalapeno and richness from the cheese.

These muffins are so delicious y’all! I love having them as a side to a bowl of chili beans or soup.

Ingredients:

2 Cups of Plain Cornmeal
1 Cup of All Purpose Flour
2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of kosher salt
cracked pepper to taste
2 Eggs
1 1/2 – 2 Cups of Buttermilk
Jalapeno Slices and Shredded Cheddar for Garnish baked into the muffin
1/2 stick of melted butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper together.

Whisk in eggs and buttermilk.

Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour batter into a muffin tins.

Lay a slice or two of jalapeno on top of each muffin with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

Place into your pre-heated oven and bake 15-20 minutes. Brush tops with butter once they’ve been removed from the oven and turn muffins into a bread basket.

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

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Yield: 1 dozen

Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

Name: Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Southern United States
Ingredients: 2 Cups of Plain Cornmeal; 1 Cup of All Purpose Flour; 2 tsp of baking powder; 1/2 tsp of baking soda; 1/2 tsp of kosher salt; cracked pepper to taste; 2 Eggs; 1 1/2 to 2 Cups of Buttermilk; Jalapeno Slices and Shredded Cheddar for Garnish baked into the muffin; 1/2 stick of melted butter

A delicious savory side for your meal

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 Cups of Plain Cornmeal
1 Cup of All Purpose Flour
2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of kosher salt
cracked pepper to taste
2 Eggs
1 1/2 to 2 Cups of Buttermilk
Jalapeno Slices and Shredded Cheddar for Garnish baked into the muffin
1/2 stick of melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F
Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper together.
Whisk in eggs and buttermilk.
Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour batter into a muffin tins.
Lay a slice or two of jalapeno on top of each muffin with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
Place into your pre-heated oven and bake 15-20 minutes. Brush tops with butter once they've been removed from the oven and turn muffins into a bread basket.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 444mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 7g

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