Description
Jalapeño cornbread muffins bring southern comfort to your table with unexpected zesty flair. Creamy spiced centers and golden crisp edges make these muffins an irresistible companion for chili, barbecue, or solo snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread Base:
- 1 ¼ cups cornmeal
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
Filling and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 3 jalapeños, deseeded and deveined
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and coat a muffin tin thoroughly with baking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until uniformly incorporated.
- Introduce beaten egg, molten butter, and tangy buttermilk to the dry ingredient mixture, gently whisking until just combined without aggressive stirring.
- Distribute batter into prepared muffin cavities, filling each compartment halfway with a smooth layer.
- Delicately nestle a dollop of cream cheese into the center of each partially filled muffin cup.
- Continue filling the cups with remaining batter, leaving a small margin at the top for expansion during baking.
- Carefully embed two to three fresh jalapeño slices atop each muffin, creating a vibrant and spicy garnish.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the surfaces transform into a golden hue and resilient texture.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest briefly before extracting from the tin, ensuring they maintain structural integrity.
Notes
- Spice lovers will adore these muffins packed with jalapeño heat and creamy cheese surprise inside.
- Buttermilk creates a tender, soft texture that keeps muffins moist and deliciously rich.
- Perfectly portioned for breakfast, brunch, or as a zesty side dish with chili or barbecue meals.
- Quick preparation time means you can have fresh, warm muffins in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Customize heat level by removing jalapeño seeds or using mild peppers for a gentler kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating briefly in the microwave for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg