GREEN CHILE CORN MUFFINS WITH CHILE & LIME BUTTER

Green Chile Corn Muffins With Chile & Lime Butter image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 cups all-purpose flour (plain)
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon chili powder (mild)
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 orange (rind)
2 green chiles (peppers, seeded and chopped)
CHILE & LIME BUTTER BUTTER
1 lime (juiced)
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
Chili powder (1 pinch)

Steps:

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
To make the muffins, sift the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and chili powder together in a mixing bowl.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, and beaten eggs, then fold into the dry mixture.
Step 4
Stir in the grated orange rind and the chopped chiles.
Step 5
Spoon the batter into a greased muffin pan and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes until firm.
Step 6
Remove and set aside on a wire rack.
Step 7
To make the chile and lime butter, beat all the ingredients together until soft and creamy.
Step 8
Serve with the warm muffins.