MINI CORN MUFFINS WITH SPICY CHEDDAR FILLING

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I'm an Iowa gardener and I like to feature sweet corn in my recipes. These cute, easy-to-eat bites are a fun change from the usual appetizers. -Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
FILLING:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in corn., Fill greased mini muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Using a small melon baller, scoop out the center of each muffin; spoon a rounded teaspoon of filling into the center. Bake 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Amila Jeewa
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover cornbread.


Bir MUNNA
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I can't wait to try these muffins with different fillings.


robert marie
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These muffins are the perfect size for a party or snack.


Bianca Jansen
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I used a muffin mix to make these muffins and they were still delicious.


Nice Nepal
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I didn't have any spicy cheddar cheese, so I used regular cheddar and added some cayenne pepper. They turned out great!


Kingivanofgames ROBLOX AND MORE
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I thought the muffins were a bit dry, but the filling was tasty.


Shakirah Nakyeyune
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These muffins were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Bilal Bil
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Delicious! I made these muffins for my family and they loved them.


Cortez Tiller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins were perfect. I love the crispy edges and the fluffy centers.


muna kayf
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and they had just the right amount of kick.


MD AINUL ISLAM
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I love the combination of sweet cornbread and spicy cheddar in these muffins. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


Gladys Waihiga
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These mini corn muffins were a hit at my party! The spicy cheddar filling was the perfect touch of heat and flavor. I will definitely be making these again.