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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Spicy and cheesy cornbread muffins with a perfect balance of heat and flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, melted butter, honey, and egg until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett