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Crispy Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

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These crispy jalapeño cheddar cornbread muffins deliver a perfect balance of spicy heat, sharp cheddar cheese, and a moist cornbread crumb with a crackly golden top. Ideal as a snack or side, they offer a satisfying texture and bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or vegan cheese)
  • 2–3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (remove seeds for milder heat)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Optional: 1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease your muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until smooth. Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, and honey until well mixed.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, and optional corn kernels and smoked paprika.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes until tops are golden and crisp. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Broil muffins for 1-2 minutes after baking for extra crispy tops, watching closely to avoid burning.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better texture and rise.’, ‘Preheat oven fully to achieve crispy tops.’, ‘Grate your own cheddar for better melting and flavor.’, ‘Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds or keeping them.’, ‘Cool muffins on a wire rack to avoid soggy bottoms.’, ‘For vegan version, use flax eggs, dairy-free cheese, coconut oil, and nondairy milk with vinegar.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend.’, ‘Mini muffins can be made by reducing baking time to 10-12 minutes.’, ‘Broil briefly after baking for extra crispiness if desired.’]

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