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Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling Bliss

A savory and easy-to-make treat, these Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling are perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Substitution: Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitution: Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup of milk to make quick buttermilk.
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream Substitution: Use reduced-fat sour cream for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 pieces Jalapeños (sliced) Substitution: Swap for mild green chilies for less heat.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (cubed)
Optional Toppings
  • 1 piece Additional sliced jalapeños Garnish for the perfect spicy finish.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing each cup.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, and sour cream, and whisk until blended. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños using a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into muffin cups until half full. Place a cube of cream cheese in each cup and top with more batter until three-quarters full.
  6. Garnish each muffin with a thin slice of jalapeño.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the cornbread parts.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed warm, making them a delicious treat for family dinners or gatherings.

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