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

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