CHEDDAR CORN MUFFINS WITH JALAPEñO BUTTER

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Cheddar Corn Muffins with Jalapeño Butter image

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Bread     Egg     Brunch     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Cornmeal     Jalapeño     Butter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

For muffins:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1 tablespoon, softened, for brushing muffin cups
2 cups cornmeal (preferably stone-ground)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup corn, thawed if frozen
1 1/4 cups well-shaken buttermilk (not powdered)
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups grated sharp Cheddar (5 1/4 ounces), divided
For jalapeño butter:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped, including seeds
Equipment: a muffin pan with 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Make corn muffins:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Brush muffin cups with softened butter.
  • Whisk together cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together corn, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl, then stir into flour mixture until just combined. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until puffed and golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Make jalapeño butter while muffins bake:
  • Stir together butter, jalapeño, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with muffins.

Annie Lewis
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Tori Lowe
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These muffins were delicious! The cheddar and jalapeño flavors were a perfect match.


Innoe Chiputu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my muffins didn't rise very much.


Meryem Charki
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These muffins were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more milk next time.


Muazu Nuhu
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I made these muffins for my kids' lunchboxes, and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Elias Galchu
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These muffins were perfect for my on-the-go breakfast. They were quick to make and very filling.


Shakeia Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of jalapeños, but I still enjoyed these muffins. The cheddar and corn flavors were very good.


TDM 03
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These muffins were a great way to use up some leftover corn. They were easy to make and very tasty.


taber sosen
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my muffins didn't turn out as fluffy as I would have liked.


Mmnseer Manseer
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These muffins were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good.


Aftabkhan Khan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these muffins. The cheddar and jalapeño flavors were a great combination.


Edwin Ndiritu
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These muffins were so easy to make, and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Sophia Pokharel
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob.


Sopner Poth
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These cheddar corn muffins with jalapeño butter were a huge hit at my last party! They were so fluffy and moist, and the jalapeño butter added the perfect amount of spice.