Spicy Cheesy Corn Muffins (Printable Version)

Soft and fluffy corn muffins hiding a spicy jalapeño punch and rich cheesy middle.

# Ingredients:

01 - ¼ cup melted unsalted butter.
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda.
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - ¼ cup white sugar.
05 - ½ teaspoon salt.
06 - 2 large eggs.
07 - 1 tablespoon baking powder.
08 - 4 ounces of cream cheese.
09 - 2 jalapeños, sliced thin.
10 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal.
11 - ½ cup sour cream.
12 - 1 cup buttermilk.
13 - 1 cup of plain flour.

# Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 375°F, prep muffin tray with liners or oil.
02 - Stir together cornmeal, flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder.
03 - Mix eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, and butter. Combine with your dry mix.
04 - Gently mix in shredded cheddar and jalapeños.
05 - Spoon in batter halfway, place a cream cheese chunk, then cover with more batter.
06 - Decorate with jalapeño slices on top, bake for 18-20 min till golden on top.

# Notes:

01 - Swap in gluten-free flour if needed.
02 - Milder peppers work fine if you prefer less heat.
03 - They're best enjoyed fresh from the oven.