Sweet Corn & Jalapeño Cheddar Muffins
Deliciously cheesy and slightly spicy muffins that are quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and honey.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a milder muffin, remove seeds from jalapeños. Substitute with green onions for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg