I love pairing corn bread and corn muffins with thick soups and stews. And although I am a fan of just about all standard cornbreads, sometimes its fun to spice it up. This muffin can stand up to something with a little heat, like chili. I know many recipes call for cheddar with jalapeño, but I think the peppery flavor of Asiago does something even better. I also believe that if you are going to put the name of something in the recipe you should taste it; so if you like jalapeño, this recipe is for you.
As organic as possible:
1 1/2 cups Cornmeal
1 cup Flour
3 Tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Baking powder
3 Jalapeños, seeded and diced
4 oz Asiago cheese, shredded, plus more for topping
1/3 cup Sunflower oil (or oil of your choice)
2 Eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
Preheat the oven to 400º. Grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin and set aside.
In a large bowl mix dry ingredients; cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Then add jalapeños and cheese, toss well in cornmeal mixture. In a separate bowl whisk together oil, eggs, and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix just until incorporated. Fill the muffin tin to the rim of each cup and sprinkle with cheese for topping. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. For another layer of flavor, top with a pat of butter and serve while warm (next to a bowl of something hearty and warm).
Wow these muffins sound so good! I love the peppers and the cheese! I have several kids who love hot food so I want to try these! how hot are these lovely Sadie?
I remove the seeds, so I don’t think they end up being too spicy. But they do keep the flavor of the jalapeño so, if they like the taste of the peppers, you’re set!
Yes my second son and his wife love it and she is a vegetarian so this is something new I can make when we see them!
Great! I hope you like them! They really go well aside a soup or stew, I know you have a great vegetable soup you recently posted!
thanks I will try them! I love salty type stuff in something like a muffin, different flavors yumm
Looks delish Sadie! 🙂
Thanks Bec:)
Love spicy food so this is making my mouth water! It’s perfect for this fall season!
Thanks Jasmine! I’m still on the edge of my seat waiting for Frito pie:)
It’s coming!
loving it. and book marking too 🙂
?Thank you heenie!
My husband would LOVE these! He’s a jalapeño fanatic– I may have to try these next time I make chili. 🙂
If you do please let me know!!
…and FYI the batter will seem very liquid-y, but it will firm up!
Hi Sadie! I AM going to try these! I know you just finished up your cooking challenge, but I had to put these muffins in mine! I’ll be making them hopefully in the next week or two and posting about them with a link to your recipe. 🙂
Great! Thanks Katie!
Love the combination of the peppers and the cheese! I’ve tried cornbread just once, and I didn’t like the texture at all 🙁 I’m gonna give this a try Sadie! These look great 🙂
I hope you do! It still has a course texture because of the cornmeal, but maybe the flavor combination will help:)
Another way I can use up my jalapeños! ? thank you!!
🙂 You’re welcome!