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Cornbread Muffins with Jalapeño and Cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 220
Delight in these flavorful cornbread muffins infused with spicy jalapeños and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a warm snack or side dish.

Ingredients

Dairy and Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (extra for topping)
  • 0.33 cup roughly chopped jalapeno peppers (approx. 5 to 8 small peppers, extra for topping)

Dry ingredients

  • 1.5 cup plain or all purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
  • 0.33 cup caster, superfine or regular white sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 115 g unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly, extra for greasing pan)
  • 1 cup tinned creamed corn
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup full cream or whole milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Combine both, then fold in chopped jalapenos and cheese.
  • Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, top with cheese and a jalapeno slice.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For less spice, remove seeds from jalapenos before chopping.
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, cornbread, Jalapeno