Bacon Chil Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Name: Bacon Chil Cornbread Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk (slightly warmed); 1/4 cup Land O' Lakes butter, melted and cooled; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1 cup flour; 1 cup fine cornmeal; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 red chile, finely chopped; 3/4 cup shredded 4 cheese blend cheddar cheese, divided; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; Cayenne Candied Bacon {recipe also repeated below}; 1/2 lb bacon; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; Optional: 2 Tbsp Land O' Lakes butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 cup buttermilk (slightly warmed)
1/4 cup Land O' Lakes butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup flour
1 cup fine cornmeal
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 red chile, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded 4 cheese blend cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Cayenne Candied Bacon {recipe also repeated below}
1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Optional: 2 Tbsp Land O' Lakes butter, melted

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire baking rack sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Lay bacon flat on the baking rack.
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2) In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper; stirring well. Spoon brown sugar mixture on top of the bacon slices and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until done. Let cool and break into small pieces. You will want 3/4 cup of bacon pieces when done.
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3) Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Line 24 mini muffin cups with liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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4) In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Set aside.
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5) In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add wet ingredients and stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of four cheese blend, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, 3/4 cup of bacon pieces and the chopped chile. Stir well.
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6) Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buttermilk (slightly warmed), 1/4 cup Land O' Lakes butter, melted and cooled, 2 eggs, room temperature, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Bacon Chil Cornbread Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bacon Chil Cornbread Muffins

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