Best 7 Zesty Jalapeno Corn Muffins Recipes

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**A Culinary Adventure: Embark on a Flavorful Journey with Zesty Jalapeño Corn Muffins**

Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Zesty Jalapeño Corn Muffins. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of sweet corn, a hint of heat from fresh jalapeños, and a touch of zesty spices. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the tender crumb and slight crunch of the corn kernels to the burst of vibrant jalapeños.

This collection of recipes takes you on a culinary journey, exploring diverse variations of this classic muffin. From traditional corn muffins with a subtle kick of jalapeños to creative renditions infused with savory bacon, smoky chipotle peppers, and a touch of sweetness from honey, there's a perfect recipe for every palate.

Indulge in the classic Jalapeño Corn Muffins, where the balance of cornmeal and all-purpose flour creates a moist and tender crumb. For a more pronounced heat, try the Spicy Jalapeño Corn Muffins, where an extra dose of jalapeños adds a fiery kick.

If you love the combination of sweet and savory, the Bacon Chipotle Corn Muffins are a must-try. The smoky flavor of chipotle peppers pairs perfectly with crispy bacon, while a drizzle of honey adds a touch of sweetness.

For a unique twist, try the Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins, where cornmeal takes center stage, resulting in a denser, more crumbly texture. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet Jalapeño Corn Muffins offer a delightful combination of cornbread and muffin, with a hint of jalapeño heat and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

No matter your preference, these Zesty Jalapeño Corn Muffins are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Ready your apron and embark on this culinary adventure, where every bite promises an explosion of flavors.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FAVORITE JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS



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Honey butter tastes so yummy spread over these hot and snappy muffins. They're delicious with soups, stews and chili. -Mary Thomas, Hugo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Dash pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
HONEY BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, sour cream, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in corn and jalapeno., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. In a small bowl, combine honey butter ingredients. Serve with warm muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS



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Classic corn muffins flecked with spicy jalapeno are a perfect complement to New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for tin, melted
3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
Unsalted butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter, and set aside. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and sour cream in a medium bowl until combined, and set aside. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl until combined.
  • With a rubber spatula, fold buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture until well combined. Fold in melted butter. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full. Bake until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let muffins cool in tin 5 minutes. Turn out into a basket or bowl lined with a clean kitchen towel; cover to keep warm. Serve with butter.

JALAPEñO CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Chopped jalapeño adds the perfect amount of kick to this delicious cornbread muffin recipe! Paired with the subtle sweetness of honey and brown sugar, these easy cornbread muffins are a wonderful snack and side dish. These muffins are mildly spicy with 1 jalapeño. Feel free to increase or reduce the amount of jalapeño based on your preference.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (120g) cornmeal (fine or medium ground)
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 Tablespoons (30ml) canola or vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 Tablespoons (30ml) honey
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
1-2 chopped jalapeño peppers*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners or spray with nonstick spray. This recipe makes about 14 muffins, so there will be a 2nd batch. Set pan aside.
  • Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the cooled melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and honey together until completely smooth and thick. Then, whisk in the egg until combined. Finally, whisk in the buttermilk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the peppers. Avoid overmixing.
  • Spoon batter into muffin liners, filling all the way to the top. Bake for 5 minutes 425°F (218°C) then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce heat to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for another 16-17 minutes. The total time these muffins should be in the oven is around 21-23 minutes. Use a toothpick to test. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  • Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before enjoying. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus butter for greasing the muffin tin
1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup corn flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno (about 1 jalapeno)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, corn flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the corn kernels and jalapenos.
  • Spoon a heaping 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake until golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

JALAPENO-JACK CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup shredded Jack
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, cut in 12 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter, cheese and diced jalapeno peppers. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir the batter until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling 2/3 of the way full. Place a jalapeno slice on top of each muffin. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.

SPICY CORNBREAD MINI-MUFFINS



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These are perfect for making 3 dozen mini muffins to take to a potluck. Basting the muffin tin with melted butter and dusting with cornmeal are an essential step to getting a marvelous crispy exterior to the muffins. To add more kick, do not seed the jalapenos and add an extra one.

Provided by AnniecatMT

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
2 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 canned jalapeno peppers - stems and seeds removed and peppers finely diced
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, melted - divided
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, or as needed - divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, 1 cup cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Mix Cheddar cheese into dry ingredients until coated.
  • Beat milk, eggs, vegetable oil, jalapeno peppers, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until well mixed. Make a well in the Cheddar cheese mixture and pour egg mixture into the well; stir just until combined. Batter should be slightly lumpy.
  • Brush 18 mini muffin cups with melted butter; spoon about 1 teaspoon cornmeal into each mini muffin cup, tilt pan to coat muffin cups with cornmeal, and tap out the excess. Spoon batter into each muffin cup to about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 11 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pans before removing to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 155.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CORN AND JALAPEñO MUFFINS



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The flavor of these buttery, miniature muffins is amped up with sautéed corn kernels and jalapeño chiles. They are the perfect accompaniment to a pot of beans, but are tender and delicate enough to serve with an elegant chicken stew.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, snack, breads, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 36 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering muffin tins
1 cup raw, tender corn kernels
1 jalapeño chile, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
1 cup/135 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/145 grams white or yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 ounces/85 grams grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels and jalapeño and cook gently for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a separate pan.
  • Mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Beat in eggs and buttermilk to make a thick batter. Add corn kernels and jalapeño, as well as the melted butter from the separate pan, then stir in grated cheese.
  • Butter miniature muffin tins and fill with about 1 1/2 tablespoons batter per muffin. Bake for 10 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 68, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 106 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a spicier muffin, use more jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • You can store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • These muffins are also great for breakfast or brunch. Serve them with butter, jam, or your favorite fruit.

Conclusion:

These Zesty Jalapeño Corn Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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