Kick up your cornbread game! These spicy, cheesy Jalapeno Popper Cornbread Muffins are the perfect side for fried chicken, chili, or just by themselves with a drizzle of honey!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cornbread muffins
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 19 minutesminutes
Total Time 29 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Calories 313kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
1cupcornmeal
⅓cupsugar
½cupunsalted buttermelted
2large eggs
¾cupall-purpose flour
2 ½teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
15ouncescan creamed corn (or homemade)
1cupsour cream
1cupcheddar cheeseshredded
1jalapeno pepperseeded and diced, plus slices for garnish
4ouncescream cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a standard muffin tin and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar, and butter. Stir until a thick paste forms. Add eggs and mix until evenly combined.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until thickened and combined.
Mix in creamed corn and sour cream, stirring until just combined. Fold in cheddar and diced jalapeno.
Fill each muffin tin ¾ full; add 1 Tablespoon of cream cheese to the center of each, and cover with muffin batter. Top each with a whole jalapeno coin.
Bake 16-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Serve as a side with a savory dinner, or enjoy with a drizzle of honey.