Cheddar-Chive Corn Muffins Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Chive Corn Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups); 1/4 cup chopped chives; 1 cup milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing; 2 jalapenos; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
2 jalapenos
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup hot pepper jelly

1
Preheat the oven to 400 and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour and cornmeal with the baking powder, sugar and salt.
3
Lightly stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and the chives.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the milk with the egg and the 1/4 cup of canola oil.
5
Fold the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients just until evenly moistened.
6
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.
7
Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
8
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the muffins are springy and golden.
9
Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a rack to cool.
10
Meanwhile, brush the jalapenos lightly with oil and roast directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
11
Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
12
Peel, seed and finely chop the jalapenos.
13
Mix them with the cream cheese and pepper jelly.
14
Serve the muffins with the pepper jelly cream cheese.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-Chive Corn Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar-Chive Corn Muffins

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