JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS

Jalapeno Corn Muffins image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 35m

Yield 11 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cream-style corn
4 or more fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely
1/4 pound very sharp grated white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Grease 11 medium-size muffin cups.
Combine cornmeal, flour and baking soda. Stir in corn, peppers and cheese.
In another bowl combine oil, eggs and buttermilk, and stir into corn mixture, just enough to moisten. Do not overmix.
Fill prepared muffin cups with batter, and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams