Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

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These jalapeno cornbread muffins with cheese feature sharp Cheddar in the mix, and each one has a secret chunk of mozzarella inside, along with some spice from jalapeños -I guess it's time to make cornbread different than Mom did!

blue stoneware plate of beautifully baked jalapeno cornbread muffins
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 jalapeno cornbread muffins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 1 cup flour

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 2 mozzarella sticks, each cut into 6 pieces

  • 12 thin slices jalapeno pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in honey, egg, milk, and vegetable oil; blend thoroughly. Stir in shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.

  3. Add a mozzarella piece to the center of each muffin and one jalapeño slice.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254 Calories
13g Fat
27g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 526mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 272mg 21%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.