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Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

Spicy and moist cornbread muffins with a creamy cheese center, perfect as a side or snack.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, honey, melted butter, and egg. Combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Fold in diced jalapeños.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with cornbread batter. Add 1 tsp cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden. Let cool before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog