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October 3, 2011
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Chile-cheese Corn Muffins

Breads and Muffins
Prep time:
15 mins.
Bake Time:
14 minutes

Cheddar cheese and green chiles give these corn muffins a bit of extra zip—to add a lively accent to any meal.

Cheddar cheese and green chiles give these corn muffins a bit of extra zip—to add a lively accent to any meal.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 11/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (41/2 oz.) chopped green chiles
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add the eggs, buttermilk and butter. Stir until just combined. Gently stir in the Cheddar and chiles.

  3. 3

    Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake until golden brown, 14–16 minutes. Serve warm.

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Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion

A basket of these muffins complements a brunch menu of ham, scrambled eggs, cottage fries and fresh fruit.

Great Ideas

Great Ideas

• For the best muffin texture, mix the ingredients just until blended. Over-mixing can create tough muffins, with pockets of air inside.

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