These spicy jalapeño corn muffins are a delightful twist on traditional cornbread, perfect for serving as a snack or alongside your favorite meals. Made with fresh jalapeños and sweet corn, they offer a flavorful kick that complements any dish.
This recipe is simple and quick, making it an ideal choice for a tasty snack or a side dish. The muffins are moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of heat from the jalapeños.
Easy Jalapeño Corn Muffins Recipe
These jalapeño corn muffins are made with a combination of cornmeal, flour, and diced jalapeños, resulting in a savory treat that serves well as a snack or side. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Corn and Jalapeños: Gently fold in the corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, and cheese if using.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
