Description
These Stuffed Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, perfect for holiday parties. Spicy jalapeños and gooey cheese make every bite a festive treat!
Ingredients
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup diced pickled jalapeños (more for stuffing)
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
3. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, chili powder, and black pepper.
7. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a few slices of jalapeños, then fill to the top with remaining batter.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
– These muffins can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
– Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
– Serve with a side of sour cream or a cooling dip to balance the heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeño, cornbread, muffins, holiday, festive