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Last Updated on June 26, 2021 by Alaina Bullock
Delicious cornbread muffins are laced with shredded sharp cheddar and slivered jalapeños for a flavor combination that offers just the right amount of sweet and heat in this homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins Recipe.
I’ll be the first to admit that I bake more sweet than savory things. From cookies to cupcakes to homemade candy, I definitely have a love for sweets. But every so often I get the urge to bake something savory like these Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins.
These sweet, crumbly Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins are unbelievably easy to make and incredibly delicious.
These tasty little muffins have all the fundamental elements – they’re moist, buttery, cheesy, savory, sweet, and have just the right amount of kick from the jalapeño. Plus, they’ve got great texture, thanks to the cornmeal.
These savory Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins are delicious as an appetizer, a snack, or as a side. And they’re the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of homemade chili or juicy Slow Cooker Country Ribs!
How to Make Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Making these homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins is SO easy. And you most likely have many of the ingredients at home.
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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins Ingredients
This easy cornbread muffin recipe uses common ingredients including:
- buttermilk
- honey
- flour
- cornmeal
- baking soda
- baking powder
- brown sugar
- salt
- butter
- vegetable oil
- egg
- jalapeño peppers
You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins Recipe Instructions
These homemade muffins are extremely easy to make and don’t take much time at all. Here are a few helpful tips so your Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins will turn out perfectly.
- These cornbread muffins are made pretty much the same way as other muffin recipes. You mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, the wet ingredients in another, and then you combine the two together. Just be careful not to overmix the batter.
- When filling the muffin tins with batter, don’t be afraid to fill them to the rim. These Jmuffins will rise up and puff nicely, but not to the extent of cupcakes. So there’s no need to worry about them overflowing.
- Watch the muffins closely as they bake and remove them as soon as they are done. Over baking will dry them out.
- Remove the muffins from the pan immediately once they are done. This will prevent the bottoms from becoming soggy from condensation. Let them cool for just a few minutes before serving.
What Can I Use In Place of Buttermilk?
Using buttermilk is what helps make these muffins so deliciously tender and moist. If you’ve ever had dry, gritty cornbread, then you know you don’t want to skip the buttermilk!
However, if you don’t happen to have any buttermilk on hand, you can easily make your own DIY sour milk.
Simply add 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup. Then add in enough whole milk to make 1 cup total. Stir the mixture, then let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
While I strongly recommend using whole milk for the moistest, richest texture, you can use lower-fat or non-dairy milk if that’s all you have on hand.
How Spicy Are These Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins?
These muffins are NOT overly spicy. In fact, I’m not a fan of spicy foods AT ALL and I love these Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins!
First of all, the spice is mellowed by the cheese and also by the roasting.
Secondly, if you want to lower the amount of spice, even more, you can. Just lessen the amount of jalapeno you use, or even leave it out.
And, if you prefer extra spicy food, simply add more chopped jalapeño.
More Delicious Homemade Muffin Recipes
Looking for more delicious homemade muffin recipes like these Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins? Check these out:
These cornbread muffins are definitely one of my forever favorite muffin recipes and I can’t wait for you to try them!
Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below or a star rating on the recipe card. Enjoy!
heather
Monday 22nd of February 2021
These sound so good and easy. I am so making these thanks for sharing this one.