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golden cornbread muffins in a wide horizontal composition on a wooden board, flecks of green jalapeño and melty cheddar visible, one muffin split open with steam, a small dish of butter nearby, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Jalapeño cornbread muffins with cheddar are deliciously tender.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  4. Combine the wet and dry, then fold in the jalapeños and cheddar.
  5. Divide into the tin and bake 16 to 18 minutes until golden.

Notes

Leave the jalapeño seeds in if your crowd likes it really spicy.