ZESTY JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS

Zesty Jalapeno Corn Muffins image

I make these tender corn muffins at least twice a month. My husband and relatives love the zippy flavor. -Shari Dore, Port Seven, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) corn bread/muffin mix
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 large eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
4 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the muffin mixes, cilantro, lime zest and cumin. Whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cream cheese, jalapenos and onions., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.