Corn bread is a favorite in my family and like most cooks I have my special version that everyone likes. This time I wanted to put lots of goodies in it like jalapenos, cheese and spice them up a bit to serve to my more adventurous diners!
For my other corn bread muffin recipes go here (healthy version) and here. Then if you would like to make jumbo cornbread muffins and turn them into vessels for serving chili go here
After looking at a number of recipes I decided to use Chef Julianna’s recipe as a guide to come up with this perfect, flavorful and spicy recipe. Julianna has a wonderful food blog https://foodieonboard.com/2018/03/09/jalapeno-cheese-cornbread/ for her version of these muffins.
Changes I made: I did use kosher salt instead of sea salt, cayenne pepper instead of flakes, did not add corn kernels (added some sweet red pepper for color), used 1 fresh jalapeno pepper (not the canned chilies), did not add green onions and used Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapenos instead of the sharp cheddar.
What I liked the best about Julianna’s recipe is there is no sugar! That ingredient did not affect how delicious and moist these muffins were. All I can say is “wow” – these really will make any meal special!
Cornbread Muffins with Jalapenos and Monterey Jack Cheese, Adapted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup medium stone ground cornmeal
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper ( leave out if you want less heat)
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, beaten slightly
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
- sweet red pepper, diced for color
- 1-3/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapenos (or a cheese of your choice)
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 12 well muffin tin or use muffin liners.
Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cayenne, salt and cumin in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, butter and egg.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until combined. Fold in the jalapeno pepper, sweet red pepper and cheese just to combine.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2018/04/08/corn-bread-muffi…erey-jack-cheese/
Linking my yummy corn bread muffins to Angie @ Fiesta Friday #221 and Jenny @ Dragonfly Home Recipes.
These sure look tasty! I have a future son in law who loves spicy so I will have to try these!
Thanks – that’s a good reason to make them 🙂
These muffins look so good! Love cornbread. 🙂
Me too!
Oh yes… Yummy in the tummy! Hugs.
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Looks tasty
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This looks so so yummy.
Have a nice day.
Olga.
Thanks – the same to you 🙂
Yes! i want some.
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I love this in muffin form! Tasty!
Thanks – I am a muffin kind of gal and sometime I hope to make some corn bread in a cast iron skillet 🙂
These corn muffins look so festive and sound like they are full of flavor! I like that you added red peppers, very colorful! I use the same brand of cornmeal! It’s so good to see the bright sunshine here in Michigan! 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thanks Jenny – we liked the changes I made. It’s a perfect muffin for a “fiesta” or any time 🙂 Yay – 80+ today!