Mom's Tex Mex Cornbread Muffins
Add a little kick to your classic cornbread with Mom's Tex Mex Cornbread Muffins! These golden, fluffy bites are packed with bold flavors from shredded cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and diced jalapeños, with an optional cilantro garnish for a fresh, zesty twist. Perfectly moist thanks to buttermilk and melted butter, these muffins strike a balance between lightly sweet and subtly spicy. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're an easy-to-make side dish for chili nights, barbecues, or any Tex-Mex-inspired feast. Serve them warm with butter, salsa, or guacamole, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 jalapeño peppers, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, drained corn, diced jalapeños, and cilantro (if using) until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Serve warm with butter or your favorite Tex-Mex toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (788.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1838.5 |
| Total Fat 102.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 457.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4003.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 190.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.5g | |
| Protein 56.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 167.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1135.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 848.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories