Savory Cornbread Muffins

How to Make Savory Cornbread Muffins at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 jalapeño, diced

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Allow it to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon of honey until smooth.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 diced jalapeño (seeds removed) into the batter.

7. 7

   Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your savory cornbread muffins!