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Savory Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

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These easy, savory cornbread muffins feature sharp cheddar and jalapeños for a perfect balance of comfort and spice. Crisp tops, fluffy centers, and pockets of gooey cheese make them a crowd-pleaser for brunch, potlucks, or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup whole milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray. For extra-crisp edges, use a thin layer of oil and sprinkle cornmeal in each cup.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Break up any lumps.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk and melted butter (cooled).
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in shredded cheddar and chopped jalapeños. If using, add corn kernels or green onions.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about 1/4 cup per muffin).
  7. Sprinkle each muffin with extra cheddar and brush tops lightly with melted butter.
  8. Bake for 16–20 minutes, until tops are deep golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate pan halfway through baking if needed.
  9. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Muffin tops stay crisp for hours.

Notes

For gluten-free muffins, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend or almond flour by weight. For less spice, use mild peppers or remove jalapeño seeds. Muffins freeze well; reheat in the oven for best texture. Avoid overmixing for fluffy muffins. Freshly shredded cheese melts best.

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Keywords: cornbread muffins, jalapeño cheddar, savory muffins, easy cornbread, brunch, potluck, spicy cornbread, comfort food

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