Description
Sweet and Spicy Honey Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins are a scrumptious blend of sweet honey and fiery jalapenos, delivering a delightful twist on traditional cornbread. These moist and fluffy muffins are perfect as a side dish or snack, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy family dinners. With their beautiful golden color and irresistible aroma, they promise to elevate any meal and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup honey (preferably local)
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 fresh jalapenos (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey until smooth. Fold in the sliced jalapenos.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg