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Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins are great with a salad, BBQ or a bowl of chili. Easy to make and super soft with sour cream and cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 16 muffins
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening , for greasing the pan
  • 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix , or 2 batches of our homemade version
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno brine , juice from the jar
  • 2-3 tablespoens pickled jalapeno rings

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and use the vegetable shortening to grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin. This recipes makes 16 muffins, so you can use two or make them in batches. Set tin(s) aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the Jiffy mix until large clumps fall apart.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk (or cream, cheese, sour cream and jalapeno brine. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling 2/3 of each tin. Place a whole jalapeno slice(s) on the top of the batter.
  5. Bake the muffins for 15-17 minutes or until the tops spring back when gently touched and are a puffy, golden yellow.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.