Spicy Cheesy Corn Muffins

Turn up the heat and delight your taste buds with these Spicy Cheesy Corn Muffins—a bold twist on a classic comfort food. Loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, sweet corn kernels, and a kick of finely chopped jalapeño, these muffins combine savory flavors with just the right amount of spice. Enhanced with chili powder and paprika, each bite offers a smoky depth that pairs beautifully with the moist, tender crumb created by Greek yogurt and melted butter. Ready in under 35 minutes, these golden muffins are perfect as a zesty side dish for chili, soup, or barbecue, or as a flavorful snack on their own. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving something special for weeknight dinner, these muffins are guaranteed to steal the show! Keywords: spicy corn muffins, cheesy corn muffins, jalapeño muffins, side dish, savory muffins.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 unit large egg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.75 cup frozen or canned corn kernels (drained if canned)
• 1 unit jalapeño, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chili powder, and paprika. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, egg, and melted butter until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, corn kernels, and chopped jalapeño until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes, or until 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. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm with a dollop of butter or enjoy as-is. These muffins are great as a side for chili, soup, or barbecue!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1067.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2400.3

Total Fat 106.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 471.5mg	0%
Sodium 4484.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.8g
Protein 83.2g	0%

Vitamin D 172.4IU	0%
Calcium 1307.9mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1552.6mg	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: 13.5%

Carbs: 47.7%