Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 to 3 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup canned corn drained (optional for added texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, and canned corn (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 to 3 jalapeños, ½ cup canned corn
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven then reduce the heat to 400°F for an additional 10-13 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean and the tops of the muffins should be golden brown.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cornbread muffin. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Serving Size
1 muffin
Amount per Serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
354
mg
15
%
Potassium
114
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
429
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
158
mg
16
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
