JALAPENO-JACK CORN MUFFINS

Jalapeno-Jack Corn Muffins image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup shredded Jack
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, cut in 12 slices

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter, cheese and diced jalapeno peppers. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir the batter until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling 2/3 of the way full. Place a jalapeno slice on top of each muffin. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.