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Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Tender and sweet with a touch of heat, these jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins make the perfect side to any BBQ or Southwestern dish. Sharp cheddar delivers a subtle tang to these easy to prepare muffins.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread mix
- 1 14.75 ounce can cream style corn
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method
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Position rack in the center of oven and heat to 400 F degrees.
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Liberally grease a muffin tin, be sure to completely coat the cups and top of pan.
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Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Allow batter to sit for 5 minutes and then mix well again. This will help the muffin tops to crown.
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Using a scoop or spoon fill the muffin cups about ¾ full.
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Top with a little shredded cheddar and a slice of jalapeno.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are golden and the edges are lightly browned.
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Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Place muffins on wire rack to cool.
Cooks Notes
I didn't use muffin papers as I like the crisp that forms from the batter against the pan, but you can certainly use them if you like.