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CACTUS CORN MUFFINS



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"I adapted a recipe from a small Texas cafe to come up with these moist, spicy corn bread muffins," recalls Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon. "They're wonderful alone or with butter and a bit of ham for a midday sandwich."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
5 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1-1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and chilies; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in corn and cheeses. Fill well-greased cactus-shaped or regular muffin cups with about 1/3 cup batter., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CACTUS CORN MUFFINS



Cactus Corn Muffins image

'I adapted a recipe from a small Texas cafe to come up with these moist, spicy corn bread muffins,' recalls Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon. 'They're wonderful alone or with butter and a bit of ham for a midday sandwich.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
5 large eggs eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 ¼ cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and chilies; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in corn and cheeses. Fill well-greased cactus-shaped or regular muffin cups with about 1/3 cup batter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

CACTUS CORN MUFFINS



Cactus Corn Muffins image

Sweet yet savory, cheesy muffins can be made in cute cactus or regular muffin cups. They make perfect sides to breakfast or dinner.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
5 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and chilies; mix well.
  • Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in corn and cheeses. Fill well-greased cactus-shaped or regular muffin cups with about 1/3 cup batter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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