Pepper Jack Cheese Muffins Food

JALAPENO-JACK CORN MUFFINS

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.

MEXICAN CORNBREAD MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Generously spray two 12-cup muffin tins with cooking spray; set aside. (Do not use paper liners.)
• In a large bowl, stir together the corn meal, jalapeño peppers, onion, sugar, salt, and cheese.
• In another bowl, break three eggs and beat lightly with a whisk. Add the corn, milk, and canola oil and stir. Add this mixture all at once to the dry ingredients and stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Do not over mix!
• Evenly divide the batter among the muffin tins.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from the muffin tins.
• Serve immediately or place in ziplock bags when cool and freeze to use later.