Description
Discover the delightful fusion of spicy and sweet with these Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins featuring a Spicy Cream Cheese Center. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a tantalizing party snack, these muffins blend the classic comfort of cornbread with a zesty twist that is sure to please any palate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups 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 melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 jalapeños, deseeded and deveined
Step-by-step Directions
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Pan
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Using baking spray, grease the cups of a muffin pan to prepare it for the batter.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until everything is well mixed.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
To the dry ingredients, add the beaten egg, melted butter, and buttermilk. Whisk the mixture just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Fill Muffin Cups
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup halfway. Place about a tablespoon of cream cheese in the center of each, then continue to fill with batter until the cups are nearly full.
5. Add Jalapeños and Bake
Press two to three slices of jalapeño into the top of each muffin. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden and spring back when touched lightly.
Servings & Preparation Time
This recipe makes 12 delicious muffins. Total preparation and cooking time is approximately 30 minutes.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Storage: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Reheating: To refresh the muffins, heat them in a microwave for a few seconds or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- Freezing: These muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature and reheat as instructed above.
Conclusion
These Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with a Spicy Cream Cheese Center bring a creative spin to traditional cornbread, marrying sweet and spicy elements that cater to diverse tastes. Whether enjoyed as a warm breakfast treat or served as a bold side at dinner, these muffins are sure to impress with their unique flavor and moist texture.
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Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Spicy Cream Cheese Center
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 delicious muffins 1x
Description
Discover the delightful fusion of spicy and sweet with these Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins featuring a Spicy Cream Cheese Center. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a tantalizing party snack, these muffins blend the classic comfort of cornbread with a zesty twist that is sure to please any palate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups 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 melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 jalapeños, deseeded and deveined
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Pan Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Using baking spray, grease the cups of a muffin pan to prepare it for the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until everything is well mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients To the dry ingredients, add the beaten egg, melted butter, and buttermilk. Whisk the mixture just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill Muffin Cups Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup halfway. Place about a tablespoon of cream cheese in the center of each, then continue to fill with batter until the cups are nearly full.
- Add Jalapeños and Bake Press two to three slices of jalapeño into the top of each muffin. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins are golden and spring back when touched lightly.