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Jalapeno Corn Muffins with Savory Cream Cheese Frosting

Jalapeno Corn Muffins with Savory Cream Cheese Frosting

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Submitted by happyhousewomen

These irresistibly delicious yet moist corn muffins are loaded with flavors. Pickled jalapenos add some delicious zing, and chive-cream cheese frosting gives some yummy creaminess and cheesiness.

YIELD

12 servings

PREP

18 min

COOK

22 min

READY

86 min

Ingredients

For the muffins
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML CORNMEAL
1 237
2 ½ 13
TEASPOONS ML BAKING POWDER
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML SUGAR
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
¾ 177
CUP ML MILK
whole fat
¼ 59
CUP ML BUTTER, UNSALTED
melted, 4 tablespoons
½ 118
CUP ML JALAPEÑO PEPPER
or to taste, canned and chopped *
For the savory cream cheese frosting
12 346.8
OUNCES ML/G CREAM CHEESE
1 container
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML CHIVES
minced, or green parts of scallions
1 1
X X SWEET BELL PEPPERS
red, orange, and yellow, for garnish *

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Line a standard sized muffin tin (12 muffins) with paper cups or coat with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, whisk until mix well.

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and jalapenos until well blended.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated.

Put the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tin.

Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned with a tooth pick or wooden stick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Transfer on a wire rack, and let cool for about 10 minutes.

Remove the muffins on wire rack, and allow to cool completely.

Add the cream cheese in a bowl, stir until smooth.

Stir in the chives until evenly mix.

Frost the muffins and sprinkle chopped bell peppers on top of each muffin.

Serve and enjoy.

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Comments


Lacy @ NYCityEats

This sounds amazing! I love the jalapeno in the corn muffin & there is no way to go wrong with a cream cheese frosting! Yummy! Great recipe!

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 86g (3.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 256 55% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 24%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 6%
Sugars g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 7% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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