Kicks Like a Mule Mexican Jalapeno and Cornbread Muffins

Brace yourself for bold flavors with "Kicks Like a Mule Mexican Jalapeño and Cornbread Muffins," a fiery twist on a comforting classic. These golden muffins combine the sweetness of fine yellow cornmeal and a hint of sugar with the irresistible heat of freshly chopped jalapeños and a dash of cayenne pepper. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese and bursts of juicy sweet corn kernels, each bite delivers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, these muffins are ideal as a spicy sidekick to chili, barbecue, or your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. Serve them warm for a flavor-packed experience that will leave your taste buds tingling! Keywords: jalapeño cornbread muffins, spicy cornbread recipe, Mexican-inspired muffins, jalapeño cheese cornbread.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 piece large egg
• 2 pieces jalapeno peppers (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup canned corn kernels (drained)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper muffin liners.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and drained corn kernels until evenly distributed.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake the muffins 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 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy them on their own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(776.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1772.2

Total Fat 67.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 341.1mg	0%
Sodium 755.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 59.2g
Protein 39.8g	0%

Vitamin D 148.4IU	0%
Calcium 370.9mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1095.4mg	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: 33.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 57.8%