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Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Bites

These little bites are warm, cheesy, and have just enough kick to keep things interesting. Bake them in a mini muffin tin and they come out perfectly portion-sized. They go great alongside any chili dip or pulled pork dish.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 8.5 oz cornbread mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  2. Mix cornbread mix, egg, milk, and melted butter together until just combined.
  3. Fold in cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and garlic powder.
  4. Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden.
  6. Cool 5 minutes before removing from the pan.