Texas-Style Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Moist and slightly spicy cornbread muffins studded with fresh jalapeños and sweet corn kernels, a perfect accompaniment to any Texas BBQ meal. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
2 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño peppers
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in 2 seeded and finely chopped jalapeño peppers, 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.