These Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Muffins take an ordinary corn muffin and turn it into something special. Made with creamed corn, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeño, they are moist, savory, cheesy, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting.
The bacon adds a smoky, salty flavor, while the cheddar brings richness and the jalapeño adds a little kick. They come together quickly using your favorite corn muffin mix, making them an easy addition to a family dinner or gathering.
Serve these warm alongside chili, soup, barbecue, or your favorite Tex-Mex meal. They are also delicious for brunch or as a snack on game day. Save a little of the bacon, cheese, and jalapeño for the tops before baking for muffins that look just as good as they taste.
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Muffins
Ingredients
- 17 oz. Muffin mix Jiffy Mix is our choice, 2 boxes,
- 14.75 oz creamed corn 1 standard can
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted
- 6 slices bacon cooked and finely diced
- 3 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 medium jalapeno finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 ° F.
- In a large mixing bowl, empty 17 oz. Muffin mix
- Add the 2 eggs and stir lightly, then add the 2/3 cup buttermilk and 2/3 cup milk.
- Stir everything together quickly until almost combined, add the melted 2 tablespoons butter , suggest let it cool to avoid affecting the eggs and 14.75 oz creamed corn and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Reserve a small amount each of 6 slices bacon, 3 oz cheddar cheese and 1 medium jalapeno for garish (if desired) and quickly fold in the rest.
- Coat muffin tin with nonstick spray and evenly divide the batter among the cups.
- Top each muffin with a little bit of the reserved bacon, cheese and jalapeno. Bake to 20 minutes, until tops are lightly golden brown and the edges just start to pull away from the sides of the muffin tin.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes,and serve.
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