Green Chili Corn Muffins

Add a touch of Southwestern flair to your table with these flavorful Green Chili Corn Muffins! Perfectly moist and golden, these muffins combine the hearty texture of cornmeal with the mild heat of diced green chilies and the creamy richness of melted cheddar cheese. The optional fresh cilantro adds a pop of herbaceous freshness, making them ideal for pairing with your favorite chili, barbecue, or soup. With a quick 10-minute prep time and just 20 minutes in the oven, these easy-to-make muffins are a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s bursting with savory flavor. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed on their own, these muffins are the perfect harmony of spicy, cheesy, and sweet cornbread goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Canned diced green chilies, drained
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Gently fold in the drained green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, and cilantro (if using) until just incorporated.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm with butter, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(848.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2025.4

Total Fat 89.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 438.5mg	0%
Sodium 3708.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.1g
Protein 53.4g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 781.8mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 893.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 50.8%