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Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling Bliss

Delight in Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling, an irresistible snack that combines savory flavors with a creamy surprise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Substitution: Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitution: Mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Substitution: Use reduced-fat sour cream for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large Jalapeños (thinly sliced) Substitution: For less heat, swap with mild green chilies.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (cut into small cubes)

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and sour cream.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños into the batter.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway, place a cube of cream cheese in the center, and top off with remaining batter.
  7. Top each muffin with a slice of jalapeño and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be customized with different cheeses or pepper types based on personal preference.

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