Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 jalapenos
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
• 4 tbsp butter (melted)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or line a 12 cup muffin tin and set aside.
2. 2. Seed and chop one jalapeno and set aside. Slice the second jalapeno into thin rings and set aside for topping.
3. 3. In a medium sized bowl, place cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt and whisk to combine.
4. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter and honey.
5. 5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. 6. Fold in 1 cup of grated cheese and chopped jalapenos.
7. 7. Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin tin and top with grated cheese and sliced jalapenos.
8. 8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9. Let cool briefly and serve warm with butter.

Notes

Serve warm with butter.