JALAPENO BLUE-CORN MUFFINS

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Jalapeno Blue-Corn Muffins image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons solid white shortening
9 tablespoons butter plus butter for greasing muffin tins
1/4 cup seeded, finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup seeded, finely chopped green pepper
4 teaspoons seeded, finely chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup flour
1 1/4 cups blue cornmeal (yellow cornmeal may be substituted), (see note)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat the shortening in a skillet and when it is melted pour it into a small bowl.
  • Heat the butter in the skillet and pour six tablespoons of it into the bowl with the shortening. Let the mixture stand until cool.
  • To the three tablespoons of butter remaining in the skillet add the red pepper, green pepper, jalapeno or serrano peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring, about two minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and add the cooled shortening and butter mixture. Beat well.
  • Put the buttermilk in a cup and add the baking soda. Stir this into the egg mixture.
  • Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the shortening mixture into the cornmeal and stir. Add the pepper mixture and blend thoroughly.
  • Lightly butter the inside of a 12-cup muffin tin. Spoon batter into each cup until about two-thirds full.
  • Place the tin in the oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins are nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Jamuna Sunar
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I'm not a big fan of blue corn, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The blue corn gave them a unique flavor that I really liked.


zade allen
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover corn. I always have a few ears of corn in my fridge, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them.


Mohammad Asghar
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were a hit. Everyone loved them.


Razil Effah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my muffins turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bright Okonkwo
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These muffins were not what I expected. They were more like cornbread than muffins.


tracy collins
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I found these muffins to be a bit dry. I think I might add some extra milk or yogurt next time.


Mubashar Saleem
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These muffins were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Angela G
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I made these muffins for my family and they loved them. They're a great snack or breakfast item.


Rocxstar YT
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These muffins were easy to make and they turned out great. I would definitely recommend them.


Shahenshah Kumar
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I will definitely be making these muffins again.


Abdullah Awais
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These muffins were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and spicy. The muffins were also very moist and fluffy.


Mustakin Mir
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I was a little hesitant to try these muffins because I'm not a big fan of jalapeños, but I was pleasantly surprised. The muffins were not spicy at all, and the jalapeños added a nice flavor without being overpowering.


Dušan Milićev
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I've made these muffins several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nneoma Ude
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These muffins were a hit at my brunch party! They had a delicious balance of flavors, with a slight kick from the jalapeños and a subtle sweetness from the corn. The muffins were also very moist and fluffy.