Savory Cornbread Muffins with Jalapeño and Cheddar

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Moist cornbread muffins studded with spicy jalapeños and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for any southern-inspired meal. This Southern-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 Southern cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cornmeal, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined — do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1 small seeded and finely chopped jalapeño and 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Step 6: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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