Spicy Corn Muffins With Irish Cheddar Cheese Recipe

Name: Spicy Corn Muffins With Irish Cheddar Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup aged irish cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup thawed frozen corn kernels; ½ cup aged irish cheddar cheese, grated (for sprinkling on top of muffins)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup aged irish cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup thawed frozen corn kernels
½ cup aged irish cheddar cheese, grated (for sprinkling on top of muffins)

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter 12 standard muffin cups.
2
Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and butter.
4
Add buttermilk mixture to the cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined.
5
Gently fold in 1 cup cheese and corn kernels.
6
Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7
Sprinkle tops with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
8
Bake 15-17 minutes, until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Remove muffins from the tins and cool at least 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Corn Muffins With Irish Cheddar Cheese 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.

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Spicy Corn Muffins With Irish Cheddar Cheese

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