Jalapeno Popper Cornbread Muffins
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Jalapeno Popper Cornbread Muffins
Description
The recipe for Jalapeno Popper Cornbread Muffins begins with a dry mix of cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Wet ingredients of beaten egg, melted butter, and buttermilk are whisked into the dry mix until just combined to maintain a tender crumb. The batter is spooned halfway into a greased muffin pan, layered with cream cheese, and topped with slices of deseeded, deveined jalapeños.
During baking at 400°F (204°C), the muffins rise and set, producing a golden crust with a soft and moist interior that includes melty cream cheese pockets and a subtle heat from the jalapeños. The muffins spring back when pressed, indicating they are fully baked.
This recipe blends the flavors of classic jalapeño poppers with cornbread to create a savory muffin suitable for breakfast, snacks, or side dishes. The cream cheese adds richness that balances the heat. Adjust jalapeño slices to taste for milder or spicier results.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg , beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 jalapeños , deseeded and deveined
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease muffin pan with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, add the corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add egg, melted butter and buttermilk and whisk just until combined.
- Spoon the batter 1/2 way full, then add a tablespoon of cream cheese.
- Top with 2-3 slices of jalapenos.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the muffins bounce back when pressed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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