Description
These Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling offer a delightful combination of spicy jalapeños and creamy honey-sweetened cheese, baked into moist and tender cornbread muffins. Perfect for a savory snack or side dish, these American-style muffins balance heat and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted unsalted butter until smooth and fully blended.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender. Fold in the corn kernels and finely chopped jalapeños evenly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and honey until smooth and creamy, creating the filling for the muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter halfway into each muffin cup. Add about one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Top with remaining batter to cover the filling completely.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge (not into the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
- Adjust the quantity of jalapeño peppers to control the level of spiciness in the muffins.
- For added richness and flavor, consider folding shredded cheddar cheese into the batter before baking.
- Store leftover muffins in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and reheat gently before serving.
