Spicy Cornbread Muffins

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.

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   In a medium saute pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter.

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   Once the butter has melted add the onions and the peppers and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.

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   Season with salt, to taste.

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   Stir in the corn and cook until heated through.

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   Set aside to cool.

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   Melt the remanding butter in a small pan over low heat and once melted, remove from the heat.

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   In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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   In another large bowl, add the buttermilk and the eggs.

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    Whisk lightly until combined.

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    Using the well method, add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together until combined.

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    Add the sauteed vegetables with the melted butter and the shredded cheese and continue to fold.

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    The batter will be very thick.

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    Using a 1/2 cup measure, evenly scoop the batter into the muffin tin.

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    Bake for 10 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

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