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Loaded Cornbread Muffins (Easy & Quick)

These muffins are fluffy and tender but have a delicious crunch on the top. Filled with cheese, crispy bacon, jalapeños, corn and eggs they are the perfect appetizer or side dish to serve up with a drizzle of maple butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer, Back to school, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Finger food, Game night, High Tea, Starter, tea time
Cuisine American, Southern American
Servings 8 large muffins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cupcake tray
  • Ice cream scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup brown butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream/buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 cup canned corn

Add ins

  • 1/2 cup jalapeños in brine chopped
  • 2 fried eggs chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese chopped
  • Maple butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp jalapeño brine liquid
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200℃ and spray a cupcake tray with baking spray or brush with a little melted butter.
  • In a bowl add the browned butter, milk, sour cream, egg and mix until combined. Add the sugar and mix again.
  • Add the flour, cornmeal, corn kernels, baking soda, baking powder, black pepper powder, salt and mix together with a rubber spatula until partially combined and you can see dry pockets.
  • Add the add ins, jalapeños, mozzarella, eggs and fold until combined. Do not over mix as they will get tough once baked.
  • Portion the mixture into 8 cupcakes using an ice cream scoop and bake for 16-18 mins until risen, golden and cooked through. I like to stud the top with more corn but that optional.
  • While they are baking make the maple butter, in a sauce pot add the butter, maple syrup and jalapeño brine liquid, cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter is melted and the mixture is bubbling, pour into a glass jar and set aside.
  • Serve it warm with the cornbread muffins once baked.

Notes

  • Do not over mix the batter or else the muffins will get tough and dense.
  • Customize the add ins to your liking.
  • If you don’t want to make the maple butter serve it with regular butter and salt.